Rotational Applications Engineer

Launch Your Career as an Applications Engineer (Surveying/Civil) in Our Rotational Development Program

Accelerate your professional growth in a dynamic two-year Rotational Development Program designed to build future-focused talent across the full product lifecycle. You will gain hands-on experience across four distinct business divisions applying your technical knowledge to innovative solutions that transform how the world works.

What Makes This Role Great: You will build a versatile foundation in global civil construction and geospatial technology operations by leading impactful projects across Technical Support Product Testing Product Management and Sales Engineering. This program provides broad executive visibility continuous mentorship and a structured post-program placement pathway tailored to your career goals.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Rotate through four six-month assignments to gain well-rounded expertise across product development testing technical support and regional sales enablement.
• Help bring next-generation tools to market by conducting rigorous field and office testing analyzing product workflows and validating solution performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to contribute to product vision market research and strategic launch assets.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and technical training to partners clients and internal teams at key industry events.
• Explore and apply emerging technologies including AI to optimize internal workflows and elevate the customer experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Geomatics Engineering Surveying GIS Geography Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum of one relevant internship or up to three years of professional experience with surveying GIS GPS or positioning solutions.
• Strong adaptability critical thinking skills and self-motivation to navigate shifting priorities and drive projects forward independently.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative mindset with full legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with construction or mapping software and experience utilizing analytics and reporting tools.
• Recent leadership involvement within a university environment or professional community.

Logistics

• Location: Christchurch New Zealand (In Office)
• Travel Requirement: 10%

About Us: Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds helping our customers increase productivity quality safety and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions our technology empowers professionals in construction geospatial government transportation and more.

Why Youll Love Working With Us: At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

• Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster safer and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. Were a company of visionary pragmatists who think boldly and build things that work.
• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

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How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

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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