Machine Control Field Installer and Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Installation: Perform field and shop installations of Topcon 2D/3D machine control components (sensors, GNSS receivers, total station targets, hydraulic interfaces, wiring harnesses, and display control boxes) on heavy construction equipment.

- Calibration & Setup: Calibrate, tune, and test machine control components and hydraulic responses to ensure precise operation according to job site specs.

- Diagnostics & Field Support: Perform on-site and remote troubleshooting to diagnose hardware, electrical, radio, GNSS, and hydraulic/interface issues.

- Customer Training: Provide hands-on operational support and training to equipment operators, superintendents, and site managers.

- Inventory Control: Maintain and update machine-control inventory.

- Maintenance & Repair: Repair equipment components and systems with minimal assistance or supervision.

- Safety & Standards: Follow company safety practices, maintain a clean working area, handle company tools responsibly, and follow safe work procedures at all times.

- Documentation: Complete service reports, installation sign-offs, and customer support logs accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

- High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or Survey Technology preferred.

- 1–3+ years of experience with 2D/3D machine control systems (Topcon or Trimble preferred)

- Strong understanding of basic electronic theory, DC/AC circuits, solid-state electronics, and digital circuits.

- Proficiency using electronics test equipment (multimeters, power meters, and diagnostic software).

- Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort working around heavy earthmoving machinery.

- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.

Preferred:

- Experience with machine hydraulics.

- Familiarity with Topcon 3D-MC, Pocket 3D, or MAGNET software.

- Basic knowledge of GNSS, base stations, cellular modems, and field radios.

- General understanding of the earthmoving construction industry.

Physical Requirements:

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

- The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- The employee is occasionally required to sit.

- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.