System test engineer
Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA .
We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workfl+66ow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, Geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.
Tasks
Topcon Precision Agriculture is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a
System Test Engineer for our Concordia Agriculture test facility.
This candidate will be responsible for performing product development testing at the Agriculture test site located in Concordia sulla Secchia (MO) , Italy.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Execute Product Validation and Verification in an efficient and effective manner.
- Develop test and research plans for regular and investigating testing procedures.
- Improve and expand lab and field-testing facilities and capabilities.
- Understand customer requirements and make sure products meet those requirements.
- Maintain test equipment located at the facility.
- Manage issue-tracking databases and prioritization of corrective actions.
- Analyze test data to evaluate failure modes and offer solutions to development engineers.
- Operate AG vehicles such as tractors, harvesters, articulated tractors w/ and w/o implements, equipped with machine control systems and perform field testing.
- Troubleshoot reported problems and provide technical support to sales and customer support teams.
- Work with and communicate with Topcon’s technical support, sales, production, engineering, R&D, and other departments on issues affecting product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate and Support local Beta test sites.
Position Accountability/Scope:
Indicate the reporting relationships, products, budgets, throughput, level, and purpose of contacts (internal and external), or other scope measures that are key to this position.
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
- A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Agricultural engineering.
- From 1 to 3 years of related industry experience
- Post graduated Candidate with a Degree in related Engineering sector will be consider
- Excellent troubleshooting/analytical skills
- Well - organized with the ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
- Ability to work with individuals from a variety of technical and cultural backgrounds
- Working knowledge of MS Windows pack (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move in, on, and around agricultural equipment.
- Fluent in English and Italian
Preferred candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience with AG steering applications, land surveying, civil engineering, GNSS infrastructure, or related fields.
- Knowledge of GNSS receivers and Control theory (PID, Kalman filtering).
- Experience with C++/Python/MATLAB for data postprocessing and automation test development.
- Experience in operation of AG vehicles and implements.
- Experience with JIRA/TestRail/qTest or similar
- Experience in leading and coordination of testing activities and resources
Working Conditions:
Indicate the physical demands and environment of the job and the basic physical conditions needed to perform the job.- The job will be performed in an outdoor environment in and around agricultural equipment as well as in a lab environment with documentation being completed on a PC in the office.
- Both domestic and international travel could be required.
- Due to the spread of employees around the world meeting outside of normal business hours could be required.