Design for Sustainability Specialist (Hardware)

TL;DR

Design for Sustainability Specialist (Hardware): Developing low-carbon architectures and lifecycle optimization for consumer electronics with an accent on material recovery and carbon footprint reduction. Focus on architecting data-driven tools to quantify circular design and integrating climate action into the product development process.

Location: Hybrid (Cork, Ireland)

Company

Global leader in consumer electronics focused on creating responsible and functional hardware products.

What you will do

• Lead sustainable design strategy for new product introductions (NPI) and existing products.
• Steer architectural decisions during early-stage development to create low-carbon hardware architectures.
• Execute strategies to reduce carbon footprint, advance product longevity, and optimize end-of-life material recovery.
• Establish technical guidelines and standards for lifecycle-conscious development across the organization.
• Architect data-driven tools to quantify, visualize, and report on product carbon footprint and circular design.
• Mentor and align cross-functional teams to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical product development with a broad understanding of the hardware lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, materials, and electronics design.
• Proficiency in lifecycle thinking and sustainable design principles.
• Fluency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work in Cork, Ireland (Hybrid model).

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies.
• Degree in Industrial Design, CMF Design, UX Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model (2-3 days per week in the office).
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages tailored to the location.
• Corporate culture focusing on physical, financial, emotional, intellectual, and social wellbeing.
• Inclusive and diverse global work environment that celebrates differences.