Trimble Reviews

Pros

Great people. Relaxed work culture.

Cons

Pay could be a little higher.

Pros

1. Friendly and Encouraging Culture: One of the standout features of Trimble SketchUp is its welcoming and supportive culture. From day one, I felt embraced by a team that genuinely cared about my success. Colleagues are approachable, friendly, and always ready to lend a helping hand. The positive atmosphere created by this culture is truly uplifting and motivates employees to do their best work. 2. Supportive Colleagues: At Trimble SketchUp, teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. I have consistently experienced a willingness among colleagues to share knowledge, provide guidance, and offer assistance whenever needed. This supportive environment has not only enhanced my productivity but also fostered personal and professional growth. 3. Opportunities for Growth: Trimble SketchUp provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. The company encourages employees to take on new challenges and provides resources for skill-building and learning. Whether it's through workshops, training programs, or mentorship opportunities, Trimble SketchUp invests in its employees' growth, helping them thrive in their careers.

Cons

Disconnected Communication with Greater Trimble: One area where the greater Trimble corporation could improve is the communication between the various market sectors within the business and the broader Trimble company. Due to the size and structure of the organization, communication channels between different departments and teams can be disconnected or lacking. This occasionally creates challenges in coordinating efforts and aligning goals across the company. Improved communication and collaboration between the larger Trimble organization would undoubtedly enhance efficiency and synergy. Note: This review reflects my personal experience and opinions during my time at Trimble. Individual experiences may vary.

Pros

The environment and expectations are very laid back. Work life balance is easy to maintain. Lots of interesting things going on. The CEO seems like a decent leader. There are lots of opportunities to do cool new things even if it's hard to get those things moving.

Cons

Most, if not all of the management I have encountered is ineffective and lacks leadership skills, with the exception of the CEO. There seems to be little accountability and lots of "them vs us" mentality across organizations. There is a massive amount of software development effort wasted by not being open to sharing across teams. Goals tied to the bonus program are vague and avoided as if they do not matter. It's no surprise at the end of the year that those bonus goals are not met or not met enough. The return to office effort has been low pressure but that is starting to change. Again, management is not leading, they are making posts to internal webpages and holding virtual meetings from their homes about the importance of being in person.

Pros

Good work-life balance at times, people are generally nice, technology is cool

Cons

Low salaries and little to no bonus. Pay does not match the cost of living in an hour's radius of the office. Middle management and executives suck really bad at their jobs. You will end up doing all their work for a fraction of what they get paid. No upward growth is available for people who are good at their job, you have to fail upwards.

Pros

Flexible hours, solid pay, ability to move around teams

Cons

Things can get stuck in the higher-up approval process and projects halted midway

Pros

Management was helpful and accommodating for any days off I needed for school or other reasons. The team was very helpful

Cons

Occasional IT/IS problems that took a little while to resolve.

Pros

High hourly pay and lots of overtime potential

Cons

Involves standing on your feet for 8 or more hours while moving heavy boxes. Very mind numbing

Pros

Global award winning culture with an opportunity to professionally develop and grow.

Cons

The workload is fairly heavy.

Pros

1) Most people are quite approachable and always open for a chat. 2) Many social events to keep employees engaged. 3) Solid line of products with great potential and usage for beyond what Trimble is currently catering to. 4) As most products are quite integrated and cross-functional, you get a lot of professional exposure across business areas when working at Trimble.

Cons

1) The company is very US centric and leadership is driven by small town mentality. Despite the potential, the company routinely neglects international opportunities with guaranteed exponential growth. 2) Had silent layoffs last month. No formal address from the CEO or any senior leadership. 3) The organization is quite bureaucratic! This is not the place to be if you like to act fact and seize opportunities. Everything requires an infinite number of approvals. 4) Leaders are always going on all these international trips to build "partnerships" and spending thousands but rarely accomplish anything as most teams at Trimble are under staffed and under equipped. 5) Managers constantly hire NEW GRADS as INTERNS under the false promise of employment thereafter. Seems quite exploitative to me.

Pros

Competent leadership Interesting line of business and customers Flexible

Cons

Like any big company that makes acquisitions, its' tricky to get it right and to integrate them into the overall offering a company has smoothly.