Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op Spring/Summer 2026

Location: US - GA, Kennesaw (Atlanta Metro Area) & US - CO, Westminster

Time Type: Co-Op (8 Months)

Time Frame: Winter 2025 to Spring/Summer 2026

Department: Field Systems (CTCT)

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We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering Co-op to support the extension and enhancement of the existing Dozer table top test rig and help with development and testing of the products. This is a motion control system used to evaluate calculated instructions to a bull dozer. The core mission of this role is to "close the loop" by implementing sensing capabilities. This capability is crucial for evaluating Dozer Push Plan effectiveness before full scale testing.

This internship will provide hands-on experience using technical skills in a professional, agile and team environment.

This co-op will begin in Kennesaw, GA and relocate to Westminster, CO during the Co-Op program. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

The co-op candidate will be responsible for component research and hands-on assistance in all aspects of the test system hardware and software development. Expectations include researching alternatives, candidate selection, candidate evaluation, and integrated testing. Specific responsibilities include:

• Research ways to measure surfaces accurately, focusing on short-range sensing technology, such as Laser, to achieve millimeter (mm) precision.

• Preliminary research examples include Micro-Epsilon displacement sensors (e.g., optoNCDT 1220), Banner laser gauging sensors (e.g., LE250 and LE550), and 3DMakerPro Model Scanners.

• Make a hardware recommendation for a suitable scanning system for integration into the test system.

System Integration and Assembly

• Design a mounting system for the new sensor hardware onto the existing Sandbox.

• Create custom bracketry as needed for integration. The intern will deal with the mechanical design of motor bracketry, mounts, cabling, and clearances.

• Assist in rapid prototyping, potentially including 3D Printing, CNC Router, or Electronic circuits.

Scripting and Data Collection

• Design a data collection system to interface with the selected laser scanning hardware.

• Write interface scripts and programs to gather laser ranging data.

• The data system must be capable of mapping the resulting surface to form Digital Terrain Models.

Testing and Evaluation

• Run tests in the upgraded Dozer table top test rig.

• Execute performance measures and suggest new approaches to system test plans.

• Evaluate results derived from the new sensing system.

• Test and analyze new earthmoving concepts and Dozer clearing exercises.

• Report out findings and provide quality feedback to the broader team.

• Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Robotics Engineering are disciplines applicable to this position.

• Proficiency in coding is required, particularly experience with languages such as C#, C++, Matlab, or Python.

• CAD experience to create custom bracketry and kitting.

• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D Printing, CNC Router, Electronic circuits).

• A positive attitude with a "can-do" willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal). Ability to document approaches and results. Ability to make continuous progress toward a timeline.

• Experience or knowledge related to Lidar (Laser scanning) or Laser Ranging Systems

• Experience in point cloud data processing and tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with physics, modeling, and simulation

• Familiarity with robotics, sensing, and control systems

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.

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 applicant's 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.

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Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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