Senior Electronic Engineer

Drive Innovation as our Next Senior Electrical Engineer (Automation & Sensors Focus)!Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge automation? 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.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.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. 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.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.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.Bonus Points For:• 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.Logistics:Location: Dayton, Ohio (In Office)Travel: 10% or lessWhy 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, Hardware Design, Circuit Design, IMU, Sensors, Functional Safety, PSpice, Matlab, Automation, Trimble Jobs, Construction TechnologyCompensation: 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 TypeSalaryBonus Eligible?YesCommission Eligible?NoBenefits: 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, 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.Candidate Privacy Notices by CountryIf you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io: US - OH, DaytonType: Full time