Hardware Testing Engineer
About The Position
Trimble is hiring a Hardware Testing Engineer to work onsite in Dayton, Ohio, validating positioning and sensing hardware for Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) and Field Systems. CTCT develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The role owns laboratory infrastructure and complex test setups, executes environmental and vibration testing, and helps ensure hardware meets applicable standards and performs reliably in real-world conditions. The position requires 0–10% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a product validation or test laboratory environment.
- Hands-on expertise diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical systems using DMMs, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to execute complex DVP&Rs with strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with environmental chambers or data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft or SOMAT.
- Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD-810, SAE J1939, or IEC 60529.
- Familiarity with electronics assembly best practices such as IPC-A-610, including soldering and rework.
- Experience testing RF, GNSS, or sensing technologies.
- Experience using Jira for Agile task tracking.
Responsibilities
- Execute specialized vibration and environmental stress tests according to industry standards.
- Configure complex test setups and build custom harnesses, load boxes, and laboratory infrastructure.
- Accurately document test outcomes to support problem-solving and engineering conclusions.
- Maintain real-time visibility into hardware validation cycles by managing workflow in Jira.
- Coordinate with validation leads to align laboratory throughput with equipment availability and product milestones.
- Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical systems using tools such as DMMs, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
- Execute complex DVP&Rs with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Time off plans
- Retirement plans
- Tax savings plans for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses (offered by most businesses)
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
