Product Specialist Electronics

We are looking for a Product Specialist Electronics to support the development and quality of our consumer electronics, toys, and smart devices. In this role, you are responsible for testing products, assessing quality, and advising on improvements.

You work closely with Buying, Quality, and Compliance to ensure products meet the required standards and perform as expected. You stay up to date with market developments and contribute to improving both existing and new products.

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, product-driven environment where accuracy, ownership, and a practical mindset are key.

Your responsibilities:

• Developing consumer products from concept through to production
• Creating and optimizing 3D CAD designs with a focus on manufacturability and assembly
• Generating visualizations and presentations for internal and external use
• Validating designs with suppliers and factories
• Maintaining documentation, version control, and technical files
• Performing and documenting IP checks to ensure product uniqueness
• Supporting and improving existing products
• Communicating with manufacturers on product development topics

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor (HBO) level, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Product Development, or a technical field, with around 1+ year of experience in a technical or product-focused role within retail or consumer goods
• Affinity with consumer electronics, toys, smart devices, soldering, and quality control, with a practical and analytical way of working
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, able to work with different teams
• Familiarity with EU regulations for consumer products is a plus, or willingness to learn
• Good command of English (spoken and written) and based in the Amsterdam area, available to work at least 80% from the office

About Karsten International

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.

What we offer

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Travel allowance or OV card, 13th month & 8% holiday pay
• 25 holidays per year
• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee
• Bootcamp, yoga, football team
• Option to lease a bike
• OpenUp for mental well-being + massage at the office
• Discounts on great products & fun company outings
• Easily accessible office in Amsterdam
• Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling (if applicable)

What you can expect from us

At Karsten International you will join a supportive, ambitious team where we work hard, stay sharp, and enjoy what we do. We are growing fast, so there’s plenty of room to share ideas, take ownership, and really make an impact. We communicate openly, help each other out, and keep things direct but respectful.

Our core values

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.
• Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.
• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.
• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.
• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.