Hardware Testing Engineer

Trimble Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble Inc. is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer in Dayton to own lab validation, run vibration and environmental tests, and configure advanced test setups for high-precision hardware.

You will ensure data integrity and document outcomes to support critical engineering decisions and product quality. You will collaborate with validation leads and leverage DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies while following industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years in a product validation or test lab environment.
• Hands-on diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical systems using DMMs, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong documentation and ability to execute complex DVP&Rs with careful attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory validation activities with vibration and environmental tests per industry standards.
• Configure and maintain complex test setups, build harnesses and lab infrastructure.
• Ensure accurate documentation of test outcomes to support engineering conclusions and problem solving.
• Drive Jira workflow discipline and real-time visibility into hardware validation cycles.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Test & Validation

Documentation & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Job description

Drive Innovation as our Next Hardware Validation Engineer in Dayton!

Are you ready to bring high-tech hardware to life and make a tangible impact on cutting-edge positioning and sensing technology?

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

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 http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.

Field Systems:

Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be at the heart of hardware reliability, taking complete ownership of state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, custom load boxes, and advanced test setups. You will play a pivotal role in validating next-generation technology, directly influencing product quality, and ensuring critical hardware meets the highest industry standards before reaching customers worldwide.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Spearhead laboratory validation activities by executing specialized vibration and environmental stress tests per industry standards.
• Own the configuration of complex test setups, building custom harnesses, load boxes, and high-tech lab infrastructure.
• Champion data integrity by ensuring all test outcomes are accurately documented to support critical problem-solving and engineering conclusions.
• Drive workflow discipline within Jira, maintaining real-time visibility into the status of essential hardware validation cycles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with validation leads to align lab throughput with equipment availability and product milestones.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a product validation or test laboratory environment.
• Proven expertise in hands-on diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical systems using DMMs, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex DVP&Rs with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with environmental chambers or data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft or SOMAT.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SAE J1939, or IEC 60529.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly best practices (e.g., IPC-A-610) including soldering and rework skills.
• Background in testing RF, GNSS, or sensing technologies and using Jira for Agile task tracking.

Logistics:

Location: Dayton, Ohio (Onsite)

Travel Requirement: 0-10%

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll 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. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
• Be an owner: