AHS Test and Support Engineer

EACON Mining Technology Australia Pty Ltd (EACON Australia) delivers the world's most widely deployed autonomous haulage system. Founded in China in 2018, EACON provides turnkey solutions that optimise surface mining operations through scalable, mixed-fleet autonomy. Our flagship platform, ORCASTRA®, is fully OEM-agnostic and compatible with trucks of any brand, new or existing. With vehicle-level autonomy, 360-degree perception, and real-time optimised dispatching, we help mines enhance safety, improve productivity, and accelerate their path to net zero. EACON also brings deep expertise in emission-reducing technologies, seeking to bring offerings of hybrid-electric, battery-electric, and retrofit autonomy options to the Australian market to support a safer, greener future for mining.

Today, EACON operates one of the largest autonomous haulage fleets in the world, deployed across dozens of projects spanning coal, metal, and aggregate mining. In July 2026, EACON Group listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, a milestone that reflects both our track record and our ambition to become the world's leading autonomous haulage provider.

Since launching EACON Mining Technology Australia Pty Ltd in December 2023, we’ve hit some significant milestones, establishing our new office in West Perth in 2024 and expanding collaboration with partners and clients across the industry. As we continue to grow rapidly, we’re looking for talented professionals to join our thriving team in Perth. This is a rare opportunity to help shape how autonomous mining takes hold in Australia, joining a genuinely global, well-resourced technology company at a small-team, high-ownership stage, where your work has direct, visible impact from day one.

As EACON Australia continues to expand its operations, dedicated to Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), we are seeking a new Test and Support Engineer to join our team, reporting to our AHS Lead Test Engineer. This role supports the testing, deployment, and ongoing operation of our next-generation autonomous mining solutions. This is a full-time, site-based role working 8 days on 6 days off roster rotation. In order to establish the team and working dynamics, the initial roster rotation will be 4 days on / 3 days off.

This is not a traditional software development or QA role. It is a hands-on engineering position designed for someone who wants to develop deep, end-to-end expertise across autonomous haulage systems while working at the intersection of system testing, field deployment, troubleshooting, and technical support.

The role will focus on system-level verification and validation, fault investigation, and hands-on troubleshooting across autonomy software, vehicle hardware, drive-by-wire controls, sensors, communications, and fleet management systems. Acting as a key link between overseas R&D testing and Australian site operations, you will help ensure autonomous vehicles and supporting systems operate safely, reliably, and as designed throughout deployment and ongoing operations.

Working closely with our Australian project teams and China-based R&D engineers, you will investigate system issues, reproduce and diagnose faults, validate technical fixes, and support the safe introduction of system updates and releases into operational environments. The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgement, structured problem-solving skills, and a practical, hands-on approach. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment during intensive testing and deployment phases, while also contributing to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, system improvement, and operational readiness as the AHS platform continues to mature and scale.

Key responsibilities

As our AHS Test and Support Engineer, your responsibilities consist of the following.

• Participate in system-level testing and validation during new AHS project deployments, new vehicle model integrations and major software upgrades or releases.

• Understand system architecture, functional design, interfaces and integration boundaries across the AHS platform.

• Develop, review and execute engineering-level test cases and validation activities, rather than checklist-only testing.

• Conduct functional testing and validation of autonomous driving features such as obstacle detection, obstacle avoidance, routing and dispatch behaviour.

• Analyse test failures, abnormal system behaviour and operational issues to identify root causes across software, hardware, system integration and operational scenarios.

• Document issues in a clear, structured and engineering-focused manner and communicate findings to R&D and product teams.

• Support test planning activities, including test scope definition, resource and environment planning, and coordination with engineering and deployment teams.

• Actively participate in L2 technical support for complex AHS system issues that cannot be resolved through manuals or standard procedures.

• Provide on-site technical support during deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting and operational phases.

• Support installation, commissioning, configuration and calibration of mining trucks, ancillary equipment and system sensors.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot real-time issues across hardware, software and communication systems during field operations.

• Support maintenance activities, system upgrades and operational performance improvements for all AHS-related systems.

• Capture, analyse and report system logs, test data and operational data, and prepare test plans, procedures and technical documentation.

• Escalate issues to China-based R&D teams with clear technical context and support investigation and solution development.

• Communicate clearly with local project teams regarding plans, task priorities, testing schedules, dependencies and risks.

• Work with customers and site stakeholders to support system changes and capture operational feedback.

• Participate in operational risk assessments, HAZID and safety-related review processes.

• Contribute to building and maintaining an on-site knowledge base and standardising troubleshooting, diagnostics and support processes.

• Test and calibrate Drive-by-wire systems (steering, braking, throttle, shifting). Support GNSS calibration, sensor alignment, and CAN bus diagnostics.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in real-time on vehicles and systems.

• Communicate effectively with the China R&D team to report issues, request support, and provide feedback.

• Support GNSS calibration, sensor alignment, and CAN bus diagnostics.

• Participate in field validation, commissioning, and demonstrations.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Engineering or a related technical field

• Western Australian Driver’s License

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at a minimum testing, validation or technical support experience

• Previous Mining Experience with autonomous equipment, vehicle systems or industrial automation

• Knowledge of vehicle control systems and sensors used in autonomous or robotic systems, such as CAN bus, LiDAR, cameras, GNSS and RTK

• Working knowledge of Linux environments, basic scripting and databases

• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python or Java

• Familiarity with system testing, verification, validation and system integration processes

• Strong hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure in a field environment.

Desired Criteria:

• Ability to operate machinery such as haul trucks.

• Basic understanding of networking and communication systems

• Proficiency in Mandarin and English, with strong technical communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information accurately and effectively across both languages

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary for the right candidate and experience level

• Collaborate with industry experts and innovative technology teams

• Annual allowance towards Private Health Insurance (after successful completion of the probationary period)

• Join a market-leading technology company with cutting-edge autonomous technology

• Be part of the Australian start-up of the largest globally deployed autonomous haulage system (3000+ trucks)

• Opportunities for career growth with an employer that is market leader in the technology industry

• Build expertise in a high-demand specialisation

• Hands-on role with variety

Come and be a part of our exciting journey at the forefront of mining innovation as we shape the future of mining technology.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Only people eligible to work in Australia need apply.