Test Automation Engineer

Posted August 08, 2022
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Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) is a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS). TPA develops and manufactures leading-edge satellite positioning and guidance systems, electronic controls, mapping, monitoring, and land leveling solutions for agriculture.

Are you aTest Engineer looking for something a little different in 2022? Are you hoping to avoid "just another job" that's neither challenging or interesting? Read on... Topcon Precision Agriculture develops and manufactures complete system solutions for agriculture. TPA technology is used to steer tractors along defined paths to within a 2cm accuracy year after year. We are growing and currently looking for an Automated Test Engineer who will drive the test automation strategy, developing scripts to perform automated testing cycles.

What you will do?
  • Perform field validation of all agricultural products.
  • Develop and implement Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for agricultural application equipment components using a variety of programming languages & tools.
  • Test if specifications/requirements meet the customer needs (acceptance testing).
  • Manage multiple ECU and console validation schedules and project simultaneously.
  • Design test cases and develop test scripts to automate software validation on a HIL system.
  • Support and maintain the development of equipment models used in the HIL System.
  • Support HIL testing and data analysis to identify implementation issues
  • Validates and troubleshoots HIL simulator and automation solutions implementation.
  • Works with engineering and product management to create accurate test requirements and procedures, defining performance criteria and specific tests to verify product design and system performance.

About You?
  • Knowledge of GNSS based guidance and control systems applied to agricultural equipment and applications.
  • Experience in field installations
  • Experience in software development in MATLAB/Simulink2+
  • Experience in agriculture controls software development, software testing, or software validations.
  • Working knowledge of Version Management Tools and Software Development Process.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent.


Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.