Your Title: Machine Control Product Specialist
Job Location: Christchurch NZ Perth WA or Brisbane QLD
Our Department: Civil Construction Field Systems
Are you interested in civil construction product support testing and training for our Civil Construction dealers globally
What You Will Do
As a Machine Control Product Specialist you will be responsible for providing Civil Construction product support system testing and training to resellers and end customers globally.
Products or systems you will support include but are not limited to:
Machine Control systems: Earthworks Roadworks Groundworks and Siteworks Machine Guidance systems
Office Software: Worksmanager Trimble Marine Construction Trimble Business Center WorksOS
On Machine Systems: EarthWorks GCS900 RoadWorks GroundWorks.
Travel requirements for this role are expected to be up to 20%.
Success in this position will see you providing timely technical support reducing downtime or underutilisation and increasing customer satisfaction with our products. Daily this will include:
Deliver fast and efficient solutions to business partners resellers regional service centers end-users and internal Trimble teams
Provide advanced technical product assistance on problems of diverse scope where the analysis of data requires the evaluation of identifiable factors
Participate in ongoing product development representing the voice of the customer
Perform system acceptance testing
Develop technical communications in multiple media formats including digital documents and videos.
What Skills You Should Bring
Youll need a passion for problem-solving and helping people. Strong collaboration planning troubleshooting and analytical skills are a must. Other skills and attributes youll ideally possess are:
Field experience or higher education in a relevant field of study in various disciplines Geomatics Mechanical Civil Electrical Engineering etc.
In-depth Product Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction software applications site positioning solutions and machine control systems with the ability to identify workflow defects
Reading schematics and blueprints: The ability to accurately interpret complex hydraulic schematics and diagrams is a foundational skill for assembly maintenance and troubleshooting
Electrical theory and principles: A solid foundation in how electricity works including knowledge of concepts like voltage current resistance and power
Technical Documentation and Training: Proficiency in creating comprehensive technical documentation including troubleshooting guides FAQs and support bulletins to assist in the resolution of customer issues
Welding processes: Proficiency in one or more welding techniques such as MIG (GMAW) TIG (GTAW) Stick (SMAW) or Flux-Cored (FCAW) is advantageous
Effective decision-making and the ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Proven ability to achieve results
Physical requirements may include the need to occasionally bend kneel reach and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull material/objects weighing up to 25kg with the proper equipment.
About Your Location
Based at Trimbles NZ headquarters in Christchurch New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway) home to over 300 Trimble employees enjoy free parking securely covered bike sheds an onsite gym showers an active social club and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.
Or if youre in Perth or Brisbane we have Trimble offices in either location where you can work alongside other Field Systems team members.
At Trimble youll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble including more than 400 people in New Zealand is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better more sustainable future.
PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand and Australia (as appropriate) will be considered for this role.
About Our Division
Our Civil Construction Field Systems division provides a wide range of hardware and software solutions to the construction industry. We also work closely with the CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) creating world-leading grade control and automation products for customers in the paving construction landfill and mining industries. Our products make operators of heavy equipment more productive whether theyre working on a landscaping job in someones backyard leveling a section for a house building a subdivision or highway or operating an 800-tonne excavator on a mine site.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.
Posting Date
10/07/2025
Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.
At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Required Experience:
IC
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