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Dayton, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Drive Engineering Innovation as our Next Mechanical Engineer!
Are you excited about a role where you can design the integration of technology products onto construction machines while working as part of an international design team? Trimble is seeking a collaborative Mechanical Engineer to support our engineering teams in the Civil Construction space, enabling Trimble Earthworks and other cutting-edge products to integrate seamlessly with heavy machinery.
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, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.
Field Systems:
What Makes This Role Great:
In this high-impact role, you will serve as a key technical contributor bridging technology products with heavy machinery, directly defining regional needs and shaping the integration of Trimble Earthworks across North American construction environments.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
• Document complex mechanical systems through 3D solid models, detailed assembly layouts, and comprehensive bill of materials.
• Perform hands-on design verification, FEA simulation optimization, and mechanical qualification testing for new product introduction.
• Execute and document on-machine tests, troubleshooting complex control systems directly on various construction machines.
• Conduct machine set-ups and tear-downs for prototype evaluations, proof of concept testing, and field demonstrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional support and sales teams to define regional product needs and drive corrective action plans.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in mechanical or civil engineering.
• Demonstrable professional engineering experience with strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software.
• Working knowledge of common communication protocols, including CAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Serial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively across a global engineering network.
• Practical dexterity and fitness required to work safely in a hands-on machine testing environment.
Bonus Points For:
• Hands-on experience operating heavy construction machinery or working with hydraulic systems.
• Background in sheet metal design, cable assembly design, or basic control and position system theory.
• Current construction safety certification.
Logistics:
Location: Dayton, OH
In Office Travel Requirement: 10%
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."
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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.
Hiring Range
$74,000.00–$101,800.00Pay Rate Type
SalaryBonus Eligible?
NoCommission Eligible?
No
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 at https://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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