Systems Engineering Intern

Are you interested in designing cutting-edge technology products that integrate complex hardware and software for an international customer base? Join our Civil Construction Field Systems team to help build advanced grade control systems for heavy machinery, working with international teams and global OEMs to turn intricate subsystems into world-class construction solutions.

What Makes This Role Great: 

You will work alongside a highly experienced, multi-disciplinary senior team, gaining hands-on exposure to how sensors, GPS receivers, and cloud-based ecosystems are integrated into rugged, weather-proofed machine solutions. This internship role offers the unique joy of creating tools that simplify complex tasks for end-users while learning about high-level systems coordination and technical diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the specification, design, and documentation of future machine guidance and control systems for both aftermarket and OEM factory sales channels.

• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Project Manager across the project lifecycle.

• Apply practical electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills to integrate sensors, GPS receivers, and operator displays into larger projects.

• Support the coordination of technical requirements between international team members.

• Utilise diagnostic skills to assist in fault-finding and ensuring integrated systems perform exactly as they were designed.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities with a passion for solving complex technical problems.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate requirements across multi-disciplinary and international teams.

• Foundational understanding of how electrical and mechanical components interface within a larger system.

• Must be legally authorised to work in New Zealand.

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with heavy construction machinery such as dozers, graders, or excavators.

• Basic knowledge of API integration, cloud-based ecosystems, or software coordination.

• Experience or interest in ruggedized hardware, brackets, and environmental weather-proofing for electronics.

• A proactive mindset toward creating tools that improve the end-user experience.

Internship Benefits:

• 12-week paid internship.

• Assigned Buddy/Mentor.

• Test Site Visit to experience our construction technology.

• Two week break over the Christmas/New Year's period.

• Be part of a professional team.

• Enjoy social chat and events with other interns.

• Receive Trimble branded merchandise.

• Free membership to the Trimble Social Club.

• Join a cohort of over 20 interns.

Logistics

Based at Trimble’s NZ headquarters in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway). Our office is home to over 400 Trimble employees, where you can enjoy free parking, securely covered bike sheds, an onsite gym, showers, and an active social club.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem". You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work. Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers".

Key words: Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Machine Control, API Integration, Civil Construction, R&D, Rust, Python, Software Engineering, Christchurch Internships, Trimble, Product Design

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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