Hardware & Install Solutions Senior Engineering Manager

Lead Our Hardware Revolution as Hardware & Installation Solutions Engineering Manager!

Ready to shape the future of heavy equipment automation As our next Engineering Manager you will lead a world-class team creating the physical electronic backbone mounting systems and wiring solutions that power industry-leading grade control systems transforming how the world builds and moves with safety and unmatched efficiency.

Trimbleis a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds transforming the ways work gets done.With relentless innovation in precise positioning modeling and data analytics Trimble enables essential industries including construction geospatial and transportation.Whether its helping customers build and maintain infrastructure design and construct buildings optimize global supply chains or map the world Trimble is at the forefront driving productivity and progress.

TheTrimble Field Systems segmentprovides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology.

About Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT)

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 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 Makes This Role Great: In this role you will be the driving force behind the physical integration of cutting-edge technology into heavy machinery serving as a leader of leaders. You will have the unique opportunity to bridge hardware firmware and mechanical design into a cohesive total system solution directly impacting global construction productivity and seeing your teams innovations operational on massive real-world job sites.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Lead and empower high-performing engineering teams specializing in electronic component development mounting systems and kitting solutions.
• Influence and evolve product development strategies by collaborating closely with cross-functional leadership and global supply chain partners.
• Guide product lifecycle roadmaps from concept to launch balancing in-house innovation with strategic third-party integrations.
• Champion product excellence by implementing Design for Excellence (DFX) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) best practices.
• Spearhead strategic supplier relationships and new technology adoption to continuously elevate product quality environmental compliance and cybersecurity.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading mentoring and developing engineering teams or leaders within an engineering environment.
• Strong background in hardware engineering electronic component development or vehicle systems integration (such as cabling harnessing or mounting solutions).
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering operating budgets resource allocation and product lifecycle roadmaps.
• Deep understanding of product quality methodologies such as Design for Excellence (DFX) or continuous improvement frameworks.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience working within a joint venture or collaborating with large global enterprise partners like Caterpillar and Trimble.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment machinery grade control technologies or digital construction solutions.
• Familiarity with global regulatory environmental and hardware cybersecurity compliance standards.

Logistics:

Location: Dayton Ohio - Onsite

Travel Requirement: 10-15%

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll 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. Were 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. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

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Compensation: 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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Benefits: 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 valuesBelong Innovate and Growwe 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 Trimbles 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.

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