Design for Sustainability Specialist

El Camino Health; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Logitech is seeking a Design for Sustainability Specialist to lead low-carbon design across new and existing products, partnering with sustainability, engineering, marketing and design teams. You will shape material choices, lifecycle thinking and architectural decisions to maximise longevity and minimise environmental footprint.

The role requires deep hardware design knowledge, 5+ years in product development, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable guidance for diverse

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical product development with a broad understanding of the full hardware lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, materials and electronics design and how they influence sustainability.
• Lifecycle thinking and sustainable design principles with carbon reduction focus.
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies is advantageous.
• Systems thinking to apply strategies beyond basic material swaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sustainable design strategy for new product introductions (NPI) and existing products (MP).
• Embed with cross-functional teams during early-stage development to steer architectural decisions for low-carbon designs.
• Identify and execute strategies to reduce carbon footprint, extend product longevity and optimise end-of-life recovery.
• Establish technical guidelines and standards for lifecycle-conscious development across the organisation.
• Drive research on sustainable design to create insights for product development teams.
• Architect data-driven tools to quantify, visualize and report product carbon footprint and circular design.
• Conduct rigorous hardware analyses to evolve sustainable design approaches.
• Mentor and align colleagues across functions to achieve climate commitments.

Skills

Lifecycle thinking

Sustainable design

Systems thinking

3D CAD (Creo)

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Industrial Design

CMF Design

UX Design

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

The Team and Role

The Design for Sustainability (DfS) team operates at the technical frontier of low carbon and lifecycle optimisation. We are a high-energy, focused group obsessed with hardware and the challenge of creating products that are as responsible as they are functional. As a Design for Sustainability Specialist, you combine a deep appreciation for hardware design with a background in technical product development. Your mission is to rethink the future of consumer electronics - maximising product value and longevity while minimising the total physical footprint. You will partner with our corporate sustainability, design, engineering and marketing teams to integrate climate action into every stage of product development, directly influencing the legacy of millions of products worldwide.

Your Contribution

Be Yourself. Be Open. Stay Hungry and Humble. Collaborate. Challenge. Decide and just Do. Share our passion for Equality and the Environment. These are the behaviors and values you’ll need for success at Logitech.

In this role you will

• Lead the sustainable design strategy for both new product introductions (NPI) and existing products (MP), ensuring that all sustainable design opportunities have been maximised.
• Embed with cross-functional teams during early-stage development to steer architectural decisions to create low-carbon architectures.
• Identify and execute strategies to reduce carbon footprint, advance product longevity and optimise material recovery at end of life (EOL).
• Establish technical guidelines and standards that streamline lifecycle-conscious development across the organisation.
• Drive research on sustainable design by creating insights that enable our product development teams to take action.
• Architect data-driven tools to quantify, visualise and report on product carbon footprint performance and circular design.
• Conduct rigorous technical analyses of hardware to evolve and refine our approach to sustainable design.
• Mentor and align colleagues across various functions, fostering a culture of collective responsibility when it comes to reaching our climate commitments.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in technical product development with a broad understanding of the full hardware lifecycle.
• Technical Core: Deep knowledge of mechanical, materials and electronics design, specifically how these elements influence sustainability.
• Lifecycle Expertise: Proficiency in lifecycle thinking and sustainable design principles. You understand how to optimise for carbon reduction and circular design.
• Analytical Rigour: Hands-on experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies is a distinct advantage.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to see the "bigger picture" by applying strategies that go beyond basic material swaps.
• Technical Tools: Fluency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and data-visualisation.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical performance data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven ability to drive results within multi-disciplinary teams and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Mindset: A self-starter with a proactive, curious nature and a commitment to solving the technical challenges product development brings.

Education

Preferred degree in Industrial Design (ID), Colour Material Finish (CMF) Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical, scientific field. Equivalent industrial experience in a relevant discipline will also be considered.

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future.

We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it.

Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families.

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As a company, we’re just the right size for every person to take initiative and make things happen. We’re big enough in our portfolio for those actions to have a global impact. That’s a pretty sweet spot to be in and we strive to keep it that way.

At Logitech, our values are not words posted on a wall. They are a core part of who we are. They are lived and recognized in our actions every day. Learn about our values.

We design award-winning products that drive superior performance when gaming and superior productivity when working. We enable creativity when pursuing passions, and enhance connectivity so everyone is seen, heard and can contribute in their own unique way. Learn more about our brands and products. We extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Take a look at where we play. We have offices in over 30+ countries and our products are sold in over 100 countries worldwide. We’re truly global and want you to be too.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Learn more about our benefits. At Logitech, we live our values and expect you to show the same to become one of us. Be who you are, come prepared, and we’ll try to make it enjoyable in the process.

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