Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). Topcon Positioning Group designs, manufactures and distributes precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, BIM, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets.

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• Job Description

TIERRA AMERICA INC. OVERVIEW

This position is for TIERRA AMERICA INC., a new Sales Company established in California by Tierra S.p.A.
The mission is to provide telematics value-added services in the USA to geo-localize, manage, maintain and remotely diagnostic mixed fleets of off-road vehicles for both Aftermarket and OEMs users.
Tierra America is an international team of experts driven by passion and carefulness, based in Livermore, California. We provide the solutions of Tierra S.p.A. through local Senior Representatives who bring their expertise and knowledge of the US market, of its dynamics and necessities.
In Tierra America we are looking for an optimist and never fulfilled person, who is naturally curious, able to "catch the wave" of the latest technological trends and with collaboration and exchange attitude.
For more info www.tierra-america.com

JOB OVERVIEW

Leveraging on a solid experience and technical background, the Field Applications Engineer & Trainer provides technical support to the sales team and the customers on the proposal and implementation of Tierra' products and services, providing on-site support and training to customers. He/she reports to Tierra America Sales Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Organizes, prepares and manages demos for the presentation of services and products to prospects and customers
• Provides to prospects and customers technical training on the use of products in the start-up phase and new features
• Deals with the implementation and field configuration of the telematics solution, with a particular focus on the hardware aspects (installations, setup)
• Analyzes technological problems in installed systems, verifying the technical resolution and, if necessary, solving them in the field
• Collaborates with Tierra Engineering dept. on field testing, fine-tuning, requirements collection
• Works with marketing and technical support to develop and maintain the appropriate technical information and promotional material to support Tierra America's sales and marketing programs and initiatives

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Degree (electronic, electrotechnical, mechatronic or similar)
• At least 5 years of solid professional experience in a technical role, such as installation, testing, on-field support or in a laboratory
• Technical Skills: electronic components applied to machines, electrical skills for hardware installation, web and embedded applications, CAN bus systems and data analyzers, Industrial Equipment, Telecommunications and Telematics domain
• Soft Skills: strong customer orientation, listening skills, commercial attitude, ability to intercept and generate need, ability to conciliate technical solution-investment budget-priority
• Availability to travel in the USA

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.