Trimble

Trimble

Senior Electronic Engineer

US - OH, Dayton · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$159kDetected 16 days ago
C++MATLABLogisticsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSensorsResearchCommunication

About the role

  • Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge automation?
  • From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.
  • You will directly influence the performance of cutting-edge inertial sensor technology and IMUs used globally on heavy machinery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of autonomous construction and mining.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Innovation as our Next Senior Electrical Engineer (Automation & Sensors Focus)!
  • 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.
  • Architect and develop advanced electrical components and circuit designs for next-generation inertial sensor and IMU technologies.
  • Lead high-level circuit analysis, bench validation testing, and proactive risk mitigation strategies for complex engineering challenges.
  • Spearhead the technical resolution of complex hardware problems and drive complete design development documentation from prototype to production.
  • Conduct comprehensive design reviews and collaborate with system, firmware, and validation teams to ensure optimal hardware performance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), including accelerometers and gyroscopes.
  • Proficiency with engineering tools such as Matlab, SPICE (PSpice) simulation programs, Agile PLM, or Oracle ERP.
  • Familiarity with C and C++ firmware development to assist with cross-functional system integration.

Skills

  • Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture under our Field Systems Segment here at Trimble.
  • The core focus of CTCT is Grade Control Solutions (such as the Cat Grade 3D and Trimble Earthworks platforms).
  • Proven expertise in robust electronic circuit research, circuit debugging, and hardware validation testing.
  • Direct experience designing Functional Safety products within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a track record of authoring precise technical specifications, test plans, and reports.

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-$158,900.00 Pay Rate Type Salary Bonus Eligible?

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.
  • You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers." Electrical Engineer, Hardware Design, Circuit Design, IMU, Sensors, Functional Safety,

Company info

  • 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.
  • What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be at the forefront of architecting and implementing critical electrical designs for machine control and automation solutions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Key Exciting
  • Key Exciting Responsibilities: • Architect and develop advanced electrical components and circuit designs for next-generation inertial sensor and IMU technologies. • Lead high-level circuit analysis, bench validation testing, and proactive risk mitigation strategies for complex engineering challenges. • Spearhead the technical resolution of complex hardware problems and drive complete design development documentation from prototype to production. • Conduct comprehensive design reviews and collaborate with system, firmware, and validation teams to ensure optimal hardware performance. • Accelerate the successful transition of completed products to manufacturing by designing test fixtures and writing key engineering change notices.
  • Essential Skills & Experience: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in electronic circuit design. • Proven expertise in robust electronic circuit research, circuit debugging, and hardware validation testing. • Direct experience designing Functional Safety products within an engineering or manufacturing environment. • Exceptional communication skills with a track record of authoring precise technical specifications, test plans, and reports.

Equal opportunity

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