What are the responsibilities and job description for the HW Product Engineering Specialist position at Hexagon Mining, Inc.?
The Company:
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.
Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
Hexagon’s Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.
Purpose of Position:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Engineering Specialist to join our Hardware Design team. This role is pivotal in driving excellence across product introductions (NPI), product end-of-life (EOL) management, certification processes, and cross-functional technical collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a proactive facilitator who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Enhance Change Control & Documentation: Improve and maintain robust change control processes and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
- Lead Product EOL Management: Oversee and execute end-of-life strategies for products, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to customers and operations.
- Drive Certifications & Homologation: Manage and coordinate product certifications and homologation processes across global markets.
- Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a technical liaison between Regional Leadership, Product Management, Engineering, and Product Line Architecture (PLA) teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
- Strengthen Portfolio Execution: Support project readiness and execution by ensuring all technical and process prerequisites are met.
- Assess In-Region Design Options: Evaluate locally source-able parts and replacement parts that have no impact on product form, fit, or function for incorporations in new designs.
Knowledge and Experience - Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in product lifecycle management, engineering operations, or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of certification and homologation processes.
- Proven experience with change control systems and documentation best practices.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge and Experience - Desired:
- Experience in mining, heavy equipment, or autonomous vehicle systems
- Familiarity with RF systems, electronics packaging, and EMI shielding
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, and test equipment
- Experience with IP-rated designs and field deployment in harsh environments
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance
Travel:
- Approximately 2 weeks of travel per year; possible events requiring travel include a new vendor audit, oversight of a field trial of a new design, compliance testing support.
Additional Information:
- At Hexagon, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the mining industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team in a role that offers both technical challenge and real-world impact.
Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.
Flexible work from home options available.
