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Ensure Trimble Next-Gen Tech as a Hardware/Software Testing Intern!

Step into the action and help test the future of industrial technology before it reaches the hands of global customers. As a Hardware/Software Testing Intern at Trimble, you will bridge the gap between field and office, analyzing performance, documenting workflows, and ensuring our cutting-edge tools deliver maximum impact and quality.

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.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will play a critical hands-on part in validating next-generation hardware and software solutions, gaining direct exposure to both field-testing methodologies and advanced data analytics alongside industry-leading technical teams.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Validate and test next-generation Trimble products in real-world field and office environments to ensure peak software and hardware performance.

• Gather, analyze, and document operational data to actively shape new product features and workflow optimizations.

• Collaborate directly with organizational teams to develop testing tools, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve testing standards.

• Author clear, actionable technical content and pre-release documentation to support product launches and global customer support teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail, and a creative approach to testing complex systems.

• Adaptability to changing priorities and a strong dedication to exceeding customer expectations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience using Python, MatLab, or Robotics Operating System (ROS).

• Prior experience with hardware tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

• Previous exposure to software testing methodologies, data acquisition, and data analysis.

• Willingness to participate in hands-on outdoor field testing when required.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already possess authorization to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO; Dayton, OH; Lake Oswego, OR

Travel Requirement: 0%

Timing: May/June 2027 - August/September 2027

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

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

• 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: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

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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 values-Belong, Innovate, and Grow-we 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 Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, 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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