Internship Product Engineer (m/f/d) - Testing

Leica Geosystems AG; Heerbrugg; Vor Ort; CHF 20.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

40‑hour work week

6‑month internship

Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment)

Employee events

International corporate culture

Zusammenfassung

Leica Geosystems AG in Heerbrugg seeks an Internship Product Engineer to join a hands-on team focused on testing and validating software and sensor-based solutions for the construction industry. You will support the development of new product releases and help ensure our solutions meet the needs of surveyors and construction professionals.

With a strong focus on practical execution, you will work with internal testing tools, evaluate hardware and software interactions, and contribute to

Qualifikationen

• Currently studying or holding a degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Hands-on experience in construction, surveying, or infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with CAD and BIM tools.

Aufgaben

• Join a hands-on team testing and validating software and sensor-based solutions.
• Support development of new product releases for the construction industry.
• Evaluate hardware and software interactions and maintain high quality standards.
• Translate customer and market requirements into product improvements.
• Work with internal testing tools and collaborate across teams.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

German language skills (plus)

CAD familiarity

BIM familiarity

Construction experience

Surveying experience

Ausbildung

Geomatics / Surveying / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world – turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As anInternship Product Engineerat Leica Geosystems, you will join a hands‑on team focused on testing and validating software and sensor‑based solutions for the construction industry. You will support the development of new product releases and help ensure our solutions meet the needs of surveyors and construction professionals.
With a strong focus on practical execution, you will work with internal testing tools, evaluate hardware and software interactions, and contribute to maintaining high quality standards. You will also help translate customer and market requirements into product improvements.

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in geomatics, surveying, civil engineering, or construction who want to develop their technical skills in a real‑world product environment.

Heerbrugg 100%

We offer you

• Flexible working hours based on a 40‑hour week, at 100% employment for 6 months
• Various Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment and much more)
• Employee Events
• Warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world – turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As anInternship Product Engineerat Leica Geosystems, you will join a hands‑on team focused on testing and validating software and sensor‑based solutions for the construction industry. You will support the development of new product releases and help ensure our solutions meet the needs of surveyors and construction professionals.
With a strong focus on practical execution, you will work with internal testing tools, evaluate hardware and software interactions, and contribute to maintaining high quality standards. You will also help translate customer and market requirements into product improvements.

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in geomatics, surveying, civil engineering, or construction who want to develop their technical skills in a real‑world product environment.

This appeals to you

• Be part of a multicultural and agile product management team driving innovation in the field of total stations and software for the construction industry
• Contribute to new hardware and software releases
• Test hardware and software to ensure our solutions meet Leica Geosystems’ high quality standards
• Work with total stations, GNSS technologies, sensors, and software in real‑world testing scenarios
• Understand customer‑specific requirements and translate them into product specifications
• Support the product management team in day‑to‑day activities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across product management, development, and testing
• Contribute to competitive benchmarking and the development of product improvement strategies
• Create training materials and supporting documentation

This is you

• Currently studying or holding a degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline, with a strong interest in technical product environments
• Hands‑on experience in construction, surveying, or infrastructure‑related environments is preferred
• Familiarity with CAD and BIM tools would be beneficial
• Available for a minimum of 6 months and motivated to gain practical industry experience in a real‑world setting
• Solution‑oriented mindset with a strong interest in structured problem‑solving, especially in technical or product‑related challenges
• Curious and eager to explore new tools, software, and technologies
• Interested in analysing and testing products and solutions
• Comfortable working directly with equipment, taking initiative, and turning ideas into action
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German language skills would be considered a plus

We offer you

• Flexible working hours based on a 40‑hour week, at 100% employment for 6 months
• Various Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment and much more)
• Employee Events
• Warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation

About Us

At Hexagon, we are the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world’s most vital industries – providing the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate.

From microns to Mars, we drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability where it matters most. We help industries operate smarter, reduce risk, and reach new levels of efficiency.

Looking ahead, we are advancing our customers toward a future of true autonomy – enabling them to meet sustainability and demographic challenges with confidence.

With approximately 16,000 employees across 50 countries, Hexagon combines global scale, expertise, and innovation to make a lasting impact across some of the world’s most vital industries.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Romina Kwandt, Talent Acquisition Partner.