Senior Systems Engineer

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 Trimbles underlying functional and safety requirements

• Ensure OEM project proposals align with Trimbles 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 Trimbles 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 youll 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:

• Bachelors 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
Trimbles Dayton Ohio office is a key hub for the companys 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 youll 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 Trimbles hardware and positioning technologies business areas: Civil Construction Field Systems Survey Building Construction Field Systems. Field Systems primarily sells through dealer partner channels. Using Trimbles solutions improves productivity through the lifecycle of the construction process therefore constructing infrastructure smarter.

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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 applicants sex or other status protected by local state or federal law.

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