Your Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU
Our Department: Trimble Field Systems - Civil Construction
Are you excited about a role where you can design the integration of technology products onto construction machines, working as part of an international design team?
What You Will Do
As a Mechanical Engineer with Trimble Field Systems, you will be supporting our engineering teams in the Civil Construction space, enabling Trimble Earthworks, and other CCFS products, to work on construction machines found locally in the Australian region. You will work collaboratively with other local support and sales teams in QLD, helping define the needs of the region. Travel will be a key requirement of this role, between 25% and 50% of your time.
This will involve:
Documentation of mechanical systems in the form of solid models, layouts, detail drawings, and bill of materials
Produce technical documentation and detailed assembly instructions
Perform design verification and mechanical qualification testing
Optimize mechanical structures through FEA simulation
Complete production release of new product design for product introduction
Participate in corrective action plans for mechanical systems
Provide technical support and consultation as required
Research and analyze data such as design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application
Execution and documentation of on-machine tests
Troubleshooting complex problems on various controls systems on machines
Conducting machine set-ups and tear-downs for a variety of events such as product proof of concept/prototype tests and evaluations,
Plus lots more!
What skills & experience you should bring
As well as possessing excellent attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication, a strong commitment to quality, persistence, inquisitiveness, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as a proven team player, you should be able to bring the following:
Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field
Demonstrable professional experience as a mechanical engineer relevant to your level
3D CAD modeling package experience is required. ProEngineer / Creo experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a global team
Experience in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Google Workspace apps.
Reasonable fitness and manual dexterity to work in a machine test environment
Ability to self learn and work autonomously
Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, Wifi, and Serial communication protocols
Good to have:
Experience in sheet metal and cable assembly design
Experience with hydraulic systems
Experience in operating heavy construction machines
A basic understanding of control and position system theory of operation
Construction White Card or equivalent.
Information About Your Location
In this role, you can either work remotely from home in the Brisbane area, or from our Trimble Brisbane office, where several other people are based. Frequent travel (Up to 50%) across Australia will be required. You should therefore be willing and able to travel (a clean driver’s license and a current passport are required). In Trimble Australia, we not only have an outstanding culture that promotes flexible, remote working, but you can also become a Trimble shareholder through our discounted ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan). And ask us about our exceptional family health care coverage.
Please note: Only applicants legally entitled to work in Australia will be considered.
About Trimble Field Systems
Field Systems combines Trimble’s hardware and positioning technologies business areas: Civil Construction Field Systems + Survey + Building Construction Field Systems. Field Systems primarily sells through dealer partner channels. Using Trimble’s solutions improves productivity through the lifecycle of the construction process, therefore constructing infrastructure smarter.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Posting Date
09/15/2025Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
