Senior System Test Engineer

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is a tech company committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. We believe in equal opportunities and fair pay practices.

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Topcon is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a

Senior System Test Engineer – Construction & Machine Control Solutions

Work Location: Topcon Facility Centre in Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena, Italy

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Senior System Test Engineer for the local testing facility. This person will be responsible for testing Topcon's full product line of Construction and Machine Control solutions.

Job Duties:

• Mentor and develop a team of QA and System Test Engineers
• Build cross-functional relationships and champion teams to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment.
• Drive quality and compliance throughout Topcon’s software development/QA testing process and Topcon’s products.
• Manage the quality assurance of complete machine control systems including new hardware and software components designed locally and elsewhere.
• Provide expertise to engineering and product development teams in all areas of software quality and identify meaningful trends and practices so products are released quickly and confidently.
• Assist in the design and implementation of policies and procedures for testing and evaluate the precision and accuracy of products and/or equipment.
• Support software development, diagnose performance issues, reproduce issues reported by customers, perform bench and field testing of software, and verification reporting.
• Provide input into technical changes to hardware and hardware development.
• Provide technical advice to Topcon staff worldwide on Topcon products.
• Analyse, recommend and implement process changes within the team to improve quality and productivity.
• Provide feedback to employees on quality and quantity of work performed.
• Ensure the required Topcon systems are setup and installed on machines, in good working order and ready for testing when required.
• Coordinate machine usage.
• Perform other duties as required

Quality & WHS Compliance:

• Comply with the requirements of the Topcon Management System
• Comply with the requirements of the Topcon Employee Handbook and Topcon Global Code of Conduct
• Employees are responsible for reporting hazards to their supervisor / manager and / or health and safety representatives and for taking reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of any person who may be immediately affected or threatened by workplace activity
• Employees maintain knowledge of equal opportunity principles including discrimination, harassment and bullying expectations

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Computer skills in basic Microsoft Office suite
• Attention to detail, methodical approach to testing.
• Negotiation skills
• Time management and organisational skills – ability to handle multiple, simultaneous work tasks.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Participate in a team environnement.
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Surveying/Engineering/QA/related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 + years’ industry experience in a QA engineering test software development environment.
• Team management experience including supporting, mentoring, developing team of QA/Test Engineers
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams and projects.
• Knowledge in designing test tools and frameworks
• Experience in supporting, maintaining, testing and installing 3D machine control systems.
• Sound survey knowledge and understanding of GPS technology.
• Competency is operating Dozer, Grader, Excavator Skid Steer Loader is desirable.
• Driving License

Additional Information:

• Most of the job will be performed in an outdoor environment in and around agricultural equipment. There will also be some testing completed in a lab environment and documentation completed on a PC in the office.
• Domestic and International travel likely to be required
• Meeting outside of normal business hours will likely be required
• Salary range between 50K – 55K gross Yearly
• Bonus of 7.5% of the gross annual salary

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.

For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing [email protected]

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.