Autonomous Application Engineer (Wanneroo)

Overview We are Hexagon. At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting‑edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Company Hexagon Autonomous Solution comprises three divisions: Agriculture, Autonomy & Positioning, and Mining – providing a breadth of perception, positioning, vehicle autonomy and site orchestration technologies to enable autonomous solutions for agriculture, mining, automotive and marine sectors. Project Hexagon has partnered with a mining client to develop an autonomous haulage solution that will deploy and operate a world‑first fleet of 120 fully autonomous road trains to carry ore 150 km to the port. The solution includes drive‑by‑wire technology and an autonomous management system, offering a truck‑agnostic, full‑site solution designed to streamline vehicle movement in road‑train haulage. Responsibilities
- Support and continuously improve quality systems within operational and production environments, ensuring alignment between field and product development.
- Act as the sole in‑country representative of the global engineering team, linking local field teams with global product development.
- Work independently across diverse stakeholder groups, demonstrating ownership, initiative, and alignment with engineering milestones.
- Interface between field teams and product development to identify priorities and solutions.
- Provide front‑line product and application support to address quality issues for internal and external customers.
- Liaise with other departments on technical matters.
- Formulate and implement procedures and plans to resolve problems.
- Perform software testing, verification, bug reporting, and field trial coordination.
- Review technical documentation and manuals.
- Generate application notes for FAQs and the knowledge base. The position is based at the project site in Wangara on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension. Qualifications Technical
- Degree in Geomatics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Prior experience in autonomous technology from concept through to testing, validation and commissioning.
- Experience supporting quality and testing environments.
- Understanding of autonomous technology in automotive or mining environments.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical applications in heavy industrial or mining settings.
- Proven problem‑solving / troubleshooting skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
- English fluency with excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to work across global time zones, including U.S. East and West. General
- High attention to detail and highly organised.
- Strong multitasker with ability to prioritise.
- Comfortable working independently and asking for help when needed.
- Works well in collaborative setting.
- Valid Australian working rights: Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen. Hexagon is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and to being a workplace that reflects the international nature of our business. Employees, customers and suppliers work across more than 50 countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rribp