Your Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Job Location: Dayton, Ohio
Our Department: Civil Construction Field Systems
Are you looking for a role where you can spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge machine guidance and control systems that makes a difference for your customers and your world?
What You Will Do
As a Senior Systems Engineer within CCFS, you will be responsible for the specification, design, and documentation of future machine guidance and control systems for both the aftermarket and OEM factory sales channels. You will work directly with marketing, multi-discipline engineering teams, and machine OEMs to develop innovative, high-quality products. The position requires practical application of electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills. The Senior Systems Engineer exercises excellent interpersonal skills to work within ambiguous situations, helping transform requirements into product strategy and technical direction.
In this role, you will:
Develop and implement HW systems and subsystems including electrical HW, FW, mechanical and cable interfaces
Learn and understand Trimble’s underlying functional and safety requirements
Ensure OEM project proposals align with Trimble's functional and safety standards
Collaborate with OEMs and internal engineering teams to implement existing APIs and specify new or modified APIs
Coordinate efforts across various groups to ensure seamless integration of Trimble technologies into OEM machinery
Support OEMs in the effective utilisation of Trimble’s technologies, driving project success and innovation
Define J1939 CAN communication interfaces including electrical implementation, bus loading analyses, and messaging protocols
Define system Ethernet and WiFi networks including layout, system usage, security, and messaging
Provide technical input for mobile machinery positioning and control system verification testing
Generate and maintain professional-grade design documentation
Conduct system risk analysis, FMEAs, and change impact analyses.
What you'll bring?
Along with being a team player, with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative communication and working style, you will also need to have the following:
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of API development and integration
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
Experience with cloud services and solutions.
Engineering Knowledge:
Background in systems engineering or a related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering)
Knowledge of functional and safety requirements in engineering projects
Familiarity with construction machinery and control systems.
Project Management:
Ability to impact multiple projects and coordinate efforts across various teams.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Analytical Skills:
Problem-solving skills to address and resolve technical challenges
Ability to analyse project proposals for alignment with functional and safety requirements.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with OEM partners and internal teams
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration:
Strong interpersonal skills for working closely with OEMs and cross-functional teams
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines
Willingness to continuously learn and update skills in line with technological advancements.
About Your Location
Trimble's Dayton, Ohio office is a key hub for the company's global operations, playing a vital role in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, and engineering. Located in the Huber Heights area, this facility has a long-standing presence in the community and is a significant contributor to the local economy. The Dayton team works on a variety of innovative projects, from corporate payroll and logistics to mechanical and firmware engineering, offering a dynamic environment where employees can make a tangible impact on a global scale.
At Trimble, you'll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better, more sustainable future.
Please Note: Only applicants legally entitled to work in the United States of America will be considered.
About Trimble Field Systems
Field Systems combines Trimble’s hardware and positioning technologies business areas: Civil Construction Field Systems + Survey + Building Construction Field Systems. Field Systems primarily sells through dealer partner channels. Using Trimble’s solutions improves productivity through the lifecycle of the construction process, therefore constructing infrastructure smarter.
Trimble’s Inclusiveness Commitment
We believe in celebrating our differences. That is why our diversity is our strength. To us, that means actively participating in opportunities to be inclusive. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have guided our current success while also moving our desire to improve. We actively seek to add members to our community who represent our customers and the places we live and work.
We have programs in place to ensure our people are seen, heard, and welcomed and most importantly that they know they belong, no matter who they are or where they are coming from.
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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.
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Hiring Range:
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Bonus Eligible?
Yes-
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.
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