Product Engineer, Total Stations & Geospatial Tech

Leica Geosystems; Sankt Gallen; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible annual working hours

Hybrid Working model

Bonus system

Pension fund contributions

Discounts

Employee events

Job summary

Hexagon seeks an experienced Product Engineer (w/m/d) Total Stations to shape the future of Hexagon Total Stations and surveying technologies. You will collaborate across hardware, software and geodetic accessories, working with global R&D teams to deliver market-ready solutions.

You’ll test and validate sensor technologies, analyze market feedback, and help define strategies while supporting cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Surveying, Geomatics, Geodesy, or a related field.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
• Structured and self-driven way of working in an international environment.
• Experience working with Total Stations, GNSS or related surveying is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence collaborating across functions and cultures.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance testing, data analysis, and product development.
• Customer-focused mindset with a genuine interest in improving products and user experiences.
• Knowledge of Python, Matlab or similar tools is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Hexagon Total Stations and contribute to technologies used by surveying professionals around the world.
• Drive product improvements across hardware, software and geodetic accessories throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Work closely with international R&D teams and external partners in an agile and innovation-driven environment.
• Test, analyse and validate cutting-edge surveying solutions, sensor technologies and algorithms to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Investigate market feedback, identify root causes and help transform customer needs into product improvements.
• Benchmark competitor solutions and contribute to the definition of future product strategies and innovations.
• Become a trusted technical expert by delivering product training and supporting colleagues across our global sales and support network.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Geodesy / Geomatics degree

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS

Python

Matlab

Job description

Hexagon seeks an experienced Product Engineer (w/m/d) Total Stations to shape the future of Hexagon Total Stations and surveying technologies. You will collaborate across hardware, software and geodetic accessories, working with global R&D teams to deliver market-ready solutions.

You’ll test and validate sensor technologies, analyze market feedback, and help define strategies while supporting cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment.