Mechanical Engineer

Trimble Inc.
parental leave
United States, Ohio, Dayton
5475 Kellenburger Road (Show on map)
May 05, 2025
Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Dayton, OH The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as IMUs,GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks Key Key Responsibilities: Develop concept and architecture designs based on product requirements. Understand product level requirements and create/manage mechanical requirements. Define and manage Mechanical BOM for products. Prototype design creation, collaborating with purchasing/suppliers for part development. Develop mechanical design from concept to large volume manufacturing Identify Mechanical Special Product Characteristics (KCs). Conduct Mechanical DFMEA, mitigate risks, and report findings. Prepare Mechanical verification plans for product performance. Perform Mechanical verification tests, ensure compliance, and meet requirements. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project deliverables, and conduct reviews. Background/Skills: Bachelor/Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 7 years of design experience. Mechanical Engineer with experience in New product design and development. Hands-on working experience in product areas like automotive, sensors (IMUs) etc. Working experience in design and development of plastic, die-cast and sheet metal components/assemblies Experience with product design and development starting from research until warranty/end of life. Ability to perform tear down & benchmark studies. Exposure to Mechanical digital simulations methods & tools (Moldflow, Structural, Thermal) Experience with customer, supplier, validation, testing team coordination and interactions. Experience in Change Management (product life cycle management). Experience in using DFMEA to identify risk and systematic risk mitigation. Preferred skills 10+ years of relevant experience working with sensor mechanical design. 3D CAD experience-PTC Creo preferred Experience with troubleshooting mechanical failures in bolted joints, moisture ingress through seals and gaskets, part and feature premature wear Matlab experience helpful Prior experience designing products for functional safety - Pay Equity - 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: 87500 - 116000 - 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. - Trimble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with the Company, and we consider qualified applicants consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. The Company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation for your job, contact AskPX@px.trimble.com