Principal Engineer, Hardware & Electronics (Power Tools) – R&D

Nigel Wright Group; Espoo; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiskars Group is seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer, Hardware & Electronics to define hardware architectures and technology roadmaps for its Power Tools R&D. You will lead concept development and technical decision-making across batteries, motors, and embedded systems, collaborating with design, manufacturing and suppliers to deliver robust, scalable product platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in electronics/embedded systems for power tools or related electromechanical products, strong

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems or related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic architectures and technology platforms for future generations of Fiskars Power Tools.
• Lead concept development and technical feasibility activities for battery-powered products and subsystems.
• Drive system-level design decisions involving batteries, motors, power electronics, embedded systems, sensors, connectivity and user interfaces.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into product and platform opportunities.
• Guide hardware and embedded development teams throughout New Product Development.
• Perform advanced technical reviews, analysis, and validation activities to ensure performance, reliability, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, embedded software, industrial design, manufacturing, quality and sourcing teams to create integrated product solutions.
• Work with suppliers, EMS partners and component manufacturers to assess technologies, capabilities, and implementation strategies.
• Support definition of technology roadmaps, reusable architectures, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to root-cause investigations and resolution of complex technical challenges.

Skills

Electronics architecture

Circuit design

Embedded systems

System integration

Product validation

Reliability engineering

Product safety

Certification requirements

Production readiness

Battery systems

Motor control

Power electronics

Electromechanical products

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering / Embedded Systems

Job description

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 looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer, Hardware & Electronics to join Fiskars' growing Power Tools R&D team. This is a senior technical expert role for someone with deep experience in electronics, embedded systems, battery technologies, motors and electromechanical product development, ideally within power tools, outdoor power equipment, construction tools or other demanding professional equipment.

Your mission? To define the hardware architectures, technology roadmaps and electronic platforms that will power the next generation of Fiskars Power Tools. You will transform emerging technologies, user insights, and market opportunities into innovative solutions that deliver performance, durability, productivity, and user value in demanding real-world environments.

Working closely with engineers, industrial designers, product managers, manufacturing partners and suppliers, you will lead concept development and technical decision-making during New Product Development. You will ensure seamless integration of electronics, batteries, motors, sensors and software into robust and scalable product architectures.

We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the needs of professional users and can translate demanding performance requirements into practical engineering solutions. Your work will directly influence Fiskars' future power tool platforms, technology capabilities and long-term innovation roadmap.

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

• Define electronic architectures and technology platforms for future generations of Fiskars Power Tools.
• Lead concept development and technical feasibility activities for battery-powered products and associated subsystems.
• Drive system-level design decisions involving batteries, motors, power electronics, embedded systems, sensors, connectivity and user interfaces.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into product and platform opportunities.
• Guide hardware and embedded development teams throughout New Product Development projects.
• Perform advanced technical reviews, analysis, and validation activities to ensure performance, reliability, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, embedded software, industrial design, manufacturing, quality and sourcing teams to create integrated product solutions.
• Work with suppliers, EMS partners and component manufacturers to assess technologies, capabilities, and implementation strategies.
• Support definition of technology roadmaps, reusable architectures, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to root-cause investigations and resolution of complex technical challenges.

Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience developing electronics and embedded systems for power tools, outdoor power equipment, industrial equipment, robotics or similar electromechanical products.
• Proven ability to define and deliver complex systems from concept development through industrialization and production.
• Expertise in electronics architecture, circuit design, embedded systems, system integration, and product validation.
• Strong understanding of battery systems, motor control, power electronics, and integrated electromechanical products.
• Experience working with global suppliers, component manufacturers, OEM/ODM partners, and manufacturing organizations.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, product safety, certification requirements, and production readiness processes.
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Excellent technical judgement and systems-level problem-solving capabilities.
• Deep curiosity about how products are used in demanding professional environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English.