Hardware Test Engineer
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.
About Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT)
The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.
Field Systems
Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.
What Makes This Role Great
In this role, you will be at the heart of hardware reliability, taking complete ownership of state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, custom load boxes, and advanced test setups. You will play a pivotal role in validating next-generation technology, directly influencing product quality, and ensuring critical hardware meets the highest industry standards before reaching customers worldwide.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Spearhead laboratory validation activities by executing specialized vibration and environmental stress tests per industry standards.
- Own the configuration of complex test setups, building custom harnesses, load boxes, and high-tech lab infrastructure.
- Champion data integrity by ensuring all test outcomes are accurately documented to support critical problem-solving and engineering conclusions.
- Drive workflow discipline within Jira, maintaining real-time visibility into the status of essential hardware validation cycles.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with validation leads to align lab throughput with equipment availability and product milestones.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in a product validation or test laboratory environment.
- Proven expertise in hands-on diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical systems using DMMs, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
- Demonstrated ability to execute complex DVP&Rs with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Bonus Points For
- Experience with environmental chambers or data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft or SOMAT.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SAE J1939, or IEC 60529.
- Familiarity with electronics assembly best practices (e.g., IPC-A-610) including soldering and rework skills.
- Background in testing RF, GNSS, or sensing technologies and using Jira for Agile task tracking.
Logistics
Location: Dayton, Ohio (Onsite). Travel Requirement: 0‑10%.
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."
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
- Time off plans and retirement plans
- Tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pay
Hiring Range: $74,000.00–$101,800.00 (Salary). Bonus Eligible: No. Commission Eligible: No.