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.
