Jobs at Topcon Positioning Systems

Design and develop machine control software for the civil construction industry. Build high-performance Qt graphical interfaces and cross-platform applications for Windows, Linux, and Android. Collaborate with teams, domain experts, and customers to deliver user-focused solutions, evaluate frameworks and development methods, maintain development environments, and enhance existing products.

Build custom Linux-based systems for embedded products, develop and document software requirements and designs, write and debug C/C++ software, and support existing real-time embedded applications. The role requires strong embedded Linux experience, analytical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Knowledge of Linux kernel, device-driver, hardware, and low-level development is desirable.

Lead cloud and software development projects from initiation through implementation. Coordinate engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, product, business teams, and external partners. Manage cloud migration, modernization, integrations, platform transformation, scope, schedules, risks, budgets, resources, and governance. Support technical discussions involving cloud platforms, APIs, infrastructure, and security while improving delivery processes across globally distributed teams.

Leads complex, cross-functional software programs for geospatial and surveying solutions. Responsibilities include program planning, software release execution, coordination across software, firmware, cloud, hardware, QA, UX, and product teams, risk and dependency management, resource planning, governance, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement. The role works with globally distributed teams and aligns technical execution with customer, market, and business priorities.

Drive sales growth across the UK geomatics market by developing territory plans, managing existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, conducting demonstrations and negotiations, and building customer relationships. The role requires independent pipeline and territory management, collaboration with partners and internal teams, CRM administration, market monitoring, and extensive travel to customers, trade shows, and industry events.

Design, develop, test, modernize, and integrate embedded firmware for GNSS receiver products. Build high-performance C/C++ software, Linux services, networking components, and hardware interfaces. Debug complex system issues, optimize performance, support field testing, and contribute to architecture, automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews, and engineering standards. Collaborate with hardware, software, algorithms, systems, and QA teams while providing technical guidance to other engineers.

Provides phone and field support for machine control systems used in construction. Responsibilities include installations, commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, customer and dealer training, case documentation, defect reporting, and escalation of complex issues. The role supports sales demonstrations and engineering investigations while following established procedures. It requires hands-on machine control or construction technology experience, knowledge of GNSS, hydraulics, electrical systems, and software configuration, plus willingness to travel up to 50%.

Own the lifecycle and business performance of Topcon’s Tunnel and Rail product portfolio. Develop product strategy and roadmaps, coordinate development and validation, manage pricing, margins, profitability, and cost optimization, and guide lifecycle planning. Collaborate across engineering, supply, marketing, sales, and customer support while analyzing market and competitor trends. Support product positioning, marketing content, and go-to-market execution across global or regional markets.

Provides technical support for Topcon and Sokkia machine-control products across Belgium and Luxembourg. Supports dealers, partners, customers, and sales teams through troubleshooting, demonstrations, presentations, training, and customer-facing technical content. Serves as a subject matter expert in machine control, geomatics, geopositioning, Topnet Live, and CORS solutions while collaborating with EMEA teams. Requires hands-on customer and jobsite engagement, multilingual communication, and regular travel.

Perform verification, validation, and R&D testing for GNSS receivers, OEM boards, and communication devices. Create test reports, maintain requirements coverage, use automation tools, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and reproduce user-reported problems. Work with laboratory equipment, firmware recovery, modules, SIM cards, and device connections while supporting outdoor validation and construction equipment testing.

Own and execute field testing for 3D machine control systems used with heavy machinery. Responsibilities include installing, calibrating, and maintaining systems; planning test coverage; investigating hardware and software defects; validating machine performance in real-world conditions; guiding engineers; managing release sign-off; and building test infrastructure. The role is fully on-site at the Loganholme test facility and requires hands-on mechanical, machinery, surveying, or QA experience.

Topcon Electronics offers school and student internships for career orientation, as well as apprenticeships in industrial business administration, software development, systems integration, and electronics for devices and systems. Applicants must submit a cover letter stating the desired period and area, a résumé, and a current school certificate.

Leads SAP logistics and supply chain projects, enhancements, implementations, configuration, testing, production support, and user training across MM, WM, QM, PP, Ariba, and integrated applications. Partners with business stakeholders, technical teams, IT leadership, and external providers to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Produces functional specifications, process designs, gap analyses, test and cutover plans, training materials, and support documentation while ensuring governance, integration integrity, and delivery quality.

Provides technical support to dealers, partners, and customers across Italy and EMEA for geomatics, GNSS, scanning, SLAM, construction, agriculture, and hybrid positioning workflows. Serves as a MAGNET software expert, delivers online and in-person technical training, creates customer and dealer learning content, and collaborates with sales, marketing, product, and professional services teams. The role is remote in Italy, includes construction-site activities, and requires up to 40% regional travel.

Leads daily production activities, coordinating personnel and cross-functional resources to achieve safe, efficient, on-time execution. Oversees safety, quality, workflow, training, ERP transactions, production orders, staffing, performance management, and department supplies. Drives Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, visual management, continuous improvement, and corrective actions while monitoring productivity and schedule attainment.

Provides technical and application support for Topcon earthmoving and machine-control solutions across EMEA. Delivers dealer and customer training, supports Earthworks, Sitelink3D, geopositioning, and construction workflows, and prepares demonstrations, presentations, training content, and eLearning materials. Collaborates with sales, product management, engineering, marketing, and professional services teams. The role includes active jobsite demonstrations, health and safety compliance, and travel of up to 70% across EMEA.

Act as the technical authority in the sales cycle for UK construction customers: specify and validate end-to-end hardware/software solutions; run demos, pilots and proofs of value; enable OEMs and dealer channels; standardize solution architectures and playbooks; influence pipeline quality and ensure smooth post-sale handover and feedback.

Serve as primary operational contact for assigned customers, managing the full order lifecycle from entry to shipment. Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve issues, handle RMAs, prepare shipping documentation, validate pricing/configuration, communicate status, and recommend process improvements to improve fulfillment accuracy and reduce escalations.

Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, training, demos, and application expertise for Topcon/Sokkia machine control and geo-positioning products across Belgium and Luxembourg. Create content, collaborate with Sales, Professional Services and EMEA Support, and travel to jobsites to resolve issues and deliver trainings.

Manage and optimize product forecasting using SAP IBP, ensure IBP↔ECC data integration and PIR write-back, lead S&OP consensus, clean historical data, and track forecast KPIs (accuracy, bias, MAPE).