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Dayton, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Drive Innovation as our Next Senior Electrical Engineer (IMU & Machine Control Systems)!
Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge AI and inertial technology?
Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to architect and validate next-generation electrical designs that thrive in the harshest environments.
About Us
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.
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
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded systems and sensors to architect, implement, and validate electrical designs for advanced machine control applications. In this role, you will lead the development of inertial sensor technology (IMUs) from initial prototyping through to production.
You will collaborate closely with system, controls, firmware, and mechanical teams to deliver robust hardware solutions capable of thriving in harsh, high-vibration, and weather-exposed environments. Additionally, you will drive circuit analysis, lead design reviews, establish rigorous validation test plans, and ensure seamless transition of products to manufacturing.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
IMU System Design & Hardware Engineering
Circuit Design & Analysis: Architect and implement PCB-level sensor interface circuitry, including power regulation, EMI shielding, and noise isolation tailored for harsh environments.
Sensor Selection & Evaluation: Select, evaluate, and qualify IMU hardware components (accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers) from external vendors against strict performance criteria (bias stability, noise density, vibration tolerance).
Algorithmic Integration: Support the development of signal conditioning, filtering (Kalman, complementary, Madgwick), and sensor fusion middleware to deliver accurate orientation data.
Calibration, Testing & Validation
Test Procedures & Fixtures: Design and comprehensive validation test plans covering static/dynamic accuracy, thermal cycling, vibration endurance, and environmental testing.
Data Analysis: Utilize simulation and analysis tools to evaluate design performance and drive iterative improvements.
Production Readiness: Define factory and in-field calibration procedures. Generate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and design production-level test fixtures to support the successful transition of products to manufacturing.
Technical Non Managerial Leadership, Compliance & Documentation
Technical Leadership: Assume a leadership role in resolving complex technical problems. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Ensure designs comply with Functional Safety standards ISO 19014 and IEC 65108, CE/FCC/IC certifications, and OEM-specific guidelines. Support safety analyses such as FMEA
Documentation & Lifecycle Management: Produce and maintain high-quality circuit schematics, Bills of Materials (BOM), wiring harness specifications, and test reports.
Stakeholder Communication: Lead and contribute to internal design reviews and present technical updates, program status, and design concepts to customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience
You hold a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or a Bachelor’s Degree (BSEE) with equivalent experience.
You bring 5+ years of exposure to electronic circuit design, research, and debugging for embedded systems and sensors, with a strong focus on IMUs.
You possess robust expertise in analog and exposure to digital electronic circuit design, component research, and risk mitigation strategies.
You have a proven track record working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), specifically with accelerometers and gyroscopes.
You are a strong communicator capable of writing technical specifications and presenting to customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
You have experience designing Functional Safety products or transferable experience.
You have proficiency in Matlab and SPICE (PSpice) simulation software, alongside familiarity with C and C++ firmware development.
Bonus Points (transferable experience is accepted)
Experience using Agile PLM and Oracle ERP systems.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace for BOM creation, statistical data analysis, and technical report writing.
Logistics
Location: Dayton, Ohio (In Office)
Travel: 10% or less
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."
Electrical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, IMU, Inertial Measurement Unit, Embedded Systems, Circuit Design, PCB Design, Sensor Fusion, Matlab, Signal Conditioning, Functional Safety, Machine Control, Hardware Engineering, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
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
$115,600.00–$158,900.00Pay Rate Type
SalaryBonus Eligible?
YesCommission 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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