Graduate Rotational Development Program - Application Engineer

Program Overview

Embark on a transformative 24-month rotational program featuring four distinct six-month placements. This opportunity offers comprehensive hands-on exposure to avant-garde technologies, fostering deep understanding throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating with industry leaders to redefine global workflows.

About Trimble

Trimble is a prominent industrial technology firm devoted to revolutionizing modern work by integrating digital and physical realms to elevate productivity, safety, quality, and sustainability. Our solutions cater to numerous sectors including construction, geospatial, government, and transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support and sales assistance to distributors, end-users, and internal teams.
• Develop expertise and provide training on product functionalities to clients and staff.
• Troubleshoot product failures and manage warranty replacements effectively.
• Conduct rigorous field and office-based testing of new products, documenting workflows and performance metrics.
• Contribute pre-release technical materials for documentation and aid in post-launch issue resolution.
• Participate actively in product vision development and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Create marketing assets and support go-to-market strategies for product launches.
• Carry out market research to evaluate customer requirements and guide future product enhancements.
• Collaborate with sales teams by presenting demos, attending industry events, and delivering engaging training to foster customer adoption.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and competitor offerings.

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate (within past three years) possessing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Surveying, GIS, Geography, Construction Management, or related disciplines equivalent to NZQCF Level or above.
• At least one prior internship relevant to the field.
• Practical experience with surveying, GIS, GPS, or other positioning technologies.
• Capability to collaborate on integrating AI and technological solutions to enhance workflows and customer experiences.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with construction or mapping software tools.
• Experience utilizing analytic and reporting platforms to monitor performance and identify trends.
• Leadership experience acquired through academic or other initiatives.

Additional Details

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Applicants must hold legal eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Why Join Trimble?

At Trimble, you will contribute to impactful projects that enhance how people live and work globally, delivering faster, safer, and sustainable solutions. Enjoy a collaborative culture fostering belonging, growth, and innovation with empowered teams and ownership-driven work environments.

Compensation & Position Type

Annual salary range: NZD 72,000 to 74,880. This is a full-time, fixed-term role without bonus eligibility.