Product Specialist Electronics

Karsten; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance/OV card

13th month & 8% holiday pay

25 holidays per year

Lunch, fruit and great coffee

Bike lease option

OpenUp for mental well-being + in‑offi

Office in Amsterdam

Job summary

Karsten International is seeking a Product Specialist Electronics to support development and quality of consumer electronics, toys, and smart devices. You will test products, assess quality, and advise on improvements, collaborating with Buying, Quality, and Compliance to meet standards and ensure performance.

You will monitor market developments, contribute to improving existing and new products, and thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven environment where accuracy, ownership, and a practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level of thinking and working in a technical field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a technical or product-focused role within retail or consumer goods.
• Affinity with consumer electronics, toys, smart devices, soldering techniques, and quality control.
• Practical, accurate, analytical mindset with proactive advisory attitude.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Based in the Amsterdam area and able to work at least 80% from the office.

Responsibilities

• Test and compare product samples and advise on improvements.
• Check specifications, material quality, soldering work, and battery performance.
• Advise purchasing on technical product details and quality improvements.
• Adapt quickly to new product developments and introductions.
• Monitor trends in consumer electronics, toys, and smart devices.

Skills

Strong communication

Advisory mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/related technical field

Job description

Job description

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:

• Testing and comparing product samples and advising on improvements.
• Checking specifications, material quality, soldering work, and battery performance.
• Advising the purchasing team on technical product details and quality improvements.
• Quickly adapting to new product developments and product introductions.
• Monitoring trends in consumer electronics, toys, and smart devices, and sharing relevant market insights.
• Ensuring accurate registration and coordination of incoming and outgoing samples.
• Gaining in-depth knowledge of our product developments and collaborating with the Quality and Compliance department to assess the correct European regulations.
• Providing support to the Buying team in developing new product ideas.

Job requirements

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s level of thinking and working, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Product Development, or a similar technical field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a technical or product-focused role within retail or consumer goods.
• Affinity with consumer electronics, toys, smart devices, soldering techniques, and quality control.
• Practical mindset with an accurate and analytical way of working.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, advisory attitude.
• Familiarity with basic EU regulations related to non-food or consumer electronics is a plus, or willingness to learn.
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Based in the Amsterdam area and able to work at least 80% from the office.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers.

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.