Senior Design Engineer (Power Tools) – R&D

About Fiskars

Fiskars Group is a design-led global company with a heritage dating back to 1649 and a purpose of making everyday life extraordinary through thoughtful, functional design. Home to a portfolio of trusted brands for indoor and outdoor living, Fiskars combines timeless design, innovation, and sustainable growth. Operating in 100 countries with 7,000 employees across 29 countries, the company continues to evolve while building on one of the longest business histories in the Western world.

We are seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to join Fiskars' growing Professional Power Tools R&D team. In this role, you will help develop the next generation of battery-powered tools designed for demanding users who rely on performance, durability and productivity every day. You will transform user insights, product requirements, and technology opportunities into robust engineering solutions that perform in real-world environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in power tools, outdoor power equipment, construction tools, professional equipment or other demanding electromechanical products. Understanding the needs, workflows, and expectations of professional users is considered a significant advantage and will help shape products that deliver meaningful value in the field.

Working as part of cross-functional New Product Development teams, you will collaborate closely with industrial designers, electronics engineers, product managers, manufacturing partners and global suppliers. You will contribute throughout the development journey, from concept creation and prototyping to validation, industrialization, and production launch.

If you are passionate about engineering, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to create products that combine performance, reliability, ergonomics and user-focused innovation, Fiskars Group is the place for you.

This position is based either in Espoo (Helsinki) or Billnäs factory, Finland and reports to our Senior Manager, R&D. The role is full-time.
 

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative product solutions for professional power tools using conceptual design and 3D CAD modelling. 
• Translate user needs, field observations, and product requirements into manufacturable engineering solutions. 
• Build, test, refine and validate concepts, prototypes and production-intent designs. 
• Define technical requirements and product acceptance criteria to ensure performance, reliability, durability and quality targets are achieved. 
• Participate in user research, field visits, competitive benchmarking and product evaluations to identify opportunities for innovation. 
• Collaborate closely with Industrial Design, Electronics, Embedded Software, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Sourcing and Product Management teams. 
• Drive design validation activities and implement design improvements based on test results and user feedback. 
• Support suppliers and manufacturing partners throughout development and industrialization. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support business & offering and sales teams with prototypes, demonstrations, and technical expertise when needed.

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, with a strong focus on mechanical design and engineering.
• Experience developing power tools, outdoor power equipment, construction tools, professional-grade equipment or similar electromechanical products. 
• Proven ability to deliver products from concept development through validation, industrialization, and production launch. 
• Strong foundation in product architecture, electromechanical product development, materials selection, manufacturing technologies, and performance validation. 
• Experience working with global suppliers, OEM/ODM partners, and manufacturing organizations. 
• Knowledge of battery systems, motors, embedded electronics, and integrated hardware solutions. 
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Sound engineering judgement and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. 
• Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. 
• Strong appreciation for user needs, particularly in demanding professional and commercial environments. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Fluent in English.