Hardware Testing Intern - Summer 2026

Your Title: Civil Systems Hardware Testing Intern

Job Location: Westminster, CO

Our Department: Field Systems

Duration of Role: Summer 2026

About Trimble’s Internship Program

As a Trimble intern, you will not only gain valuable hands-on experience, but you will also be given challenging, meaningful tasks that will give you insight to what it's like working full-time as a valued member of a team. Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, while growing as a professional through lunch and learns, professional development courses, team building activities, and social networking events with other interns whether you are in person or remote. Over the course of your internship, we want you to feel like you belong, innovate, and grow personally and professionally. Join Trimble’s community to have a global impact where we value you, your experience, and your skills to propel your career forward.

Job Summary:

The Testing internship prepares Trimble’s next generation of tools and technologies for market release by using these in the field and office and documenting workflows and performance. You will take part in the planning, coordination, and execution of software/hardware testing activities within a project. This role combines both technical expertise and project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products. This role coordinates testing activities for successful project outcomes without managing personnel. The role is within our System Wide Acceptance Testing (SWAT) team with focus on our entire civil construction line of products including office and field software to heavy machinery and field hardware. Here are some common responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

What You'll Do

Success in this position will see you assisting in developing/implementing test plans, identifying unique processes, modifying workflows to deliver best customer satisfaction of our Civil Construction products. On a daily basis this will include:

- Test Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy, test plans, and test cases based on project requirements, technical specifications, and industry best practices.

- Test Execution: Oversee the execution of test cases, analyze test results, identify defects, and track their resolution to ensure adherence to quality standards. - Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks related to testing activities. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize potential risks.

- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with project stakeholders, such as business analysts, developers, and product owners, to understand project requirements, set expectations, and communicate test progress and results.

- Project Management: Utilize project management methodologies and tools to plan, schedule, and monitor testing activities, ensuring that project milestones are achieved within the defined scope, budget, and timelines.

- Documentation: Create and maintain test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports. Provide accurate and timely status reports to project management and stakeholders.

- Physical Requirements: May include the need to bend, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials/objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

- Candidates currently pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering degree with knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques. Previous land surveying experience or experience with Trimble equipment a plus.

- Project Management Skills: Exposure to project management tools, including Agile, JIRA, and Google Suites.

- Communication Abilities: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey testing plans, findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify, analyze, and resolve testing issues and challenges. Attention to detail and ability to think critically.

- Domain Knowledge: Solid domain knowledge in civil construction, enabling effective understanding and testing of construction-specific processes, materials, and regulatory requirements.

- Quality Focus: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality testing results and hardware/software improvement recommendations. Understanding of quality assurance principles and processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already possess authorization to work in the