Trimble
Mechanical Engineer
US - OH, Dayton · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$74k-$102kDetected 9 days ago
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odds of building a lasting career here
50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$73,1331 entry
Level II$89,1702 entries
Level III$105,1863 entries
Level IV$121,2224 entries
$15,170 more — $89,170 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $89,170 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
Employer immigration record
from this employer's Department of Labor filings
Green-card follow-through: 71%
Of 7 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 2 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 508 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
4 transfer filings in the last year, covering 4 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.
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About the role
- From purpose-built products to enterprise-level soluti ons, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.
- Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
- Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take in itiative and embrace ownership.
Responsibilities
- Drive Engineering Innovation as our Next Mechanical Engineer!
- 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.
- 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 li ve, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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-$101,800.00 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.
- Practical dexterity and fitness required to work safely in a hands-on machine testing environment.
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.
- Field Syst ems: 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 op erations.
- 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
- 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.
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