Electronic Engineer

Drive Innovation as our Next Electronic Engineer!

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge automation?

Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to help develop next-generation positioning, control, and automation products that connect the digital and physical worlds.

Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology.

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture under our Field Systems Segment here at Trimble.

CTCT develops advanced machine control, guidance, and positioning systems for the heavy construction, earthmoving, and mining industries. By combining Trimble's precision positioning technologies (like GNSS/GPS, lasers, optics, and sonics) with Caterpillar’s heavy machinery expertise, CTCT builds software and hardware that automates and optimizes equipment operations.

The core focus of CTCT is Grade Control Solutions (such as the Cat Grade 3D and Trimble Earthworks platforms). These systems give machine operators precise, real-time vertical and horizontal guidance inside the cab, allowing bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, and graders to cut, fill, and level earth to exact 3D design specifications.

What Makes This Role Great:

You will take end-to-end ownership of electrical hardware design for high-impact industrial technologies, driving concepts from early prototyping to active deployment on heavy construction and mining equipment.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Design, and implement advanced electrical designs and hardware components for positioning and automation applications.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with system, controls, firmware, and software teams across multiple design and production phases.

• Lead comprehensive circuit analysis, bench testing, and design validation while establishing test plans for verification and regulatory teams.

• Oversee complete design development and drive the successful transition of completed products into manufacturing.

• Present technical design ideas, task schedules, and program updates for key program reviews.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, testing, and circuit debugging.

• Strong written and technical communication skills to construct clear specifications, test plans, and test reports.

• Proficiency in office tools (including spreadsheets, documents, and presentation software) and exposure to PLM and ERP systems.

• Familiarity with C and C++ firmware development principles to collaborate effectively with software and firmware engineers.

Bonus Points For:

• Hands-on experience with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), accelerometers, and gyroscopes.

• Experience designing Functional Safety products.

• Proficiency with simulation tools such as Matlab and SPICE/PSpice.

Logistics: Location: Dayton, Ohio (In Office)

• Travel: 0-10%

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

About Us: Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, andsustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

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, andmore sustainable for millions of peopleworldwide. 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."

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Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

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

Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values-Belong, Innovate, and Grow-we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics athttps://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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