Senior Hardware Product Designer - Prototyping & Production

Engineering Lab; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Lab is a hands-on hardware product design studio based in Amsterdam, partnering with startups and scale-ups. We design, prototype, and build innovative devices across aerospace sensors, MIDI controllers, mobility and data systems, and interactive installations.

We seek a mid to senior Product Designer to shape physical products from concept to production. You’ll sketch, CAD, prototype, and collaborate across disciplines to create beautiful, intelligent, and manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in product or industrial design (agency/studio/startup background is a plus).
• Expert in CAD and DFM workflows.
• Excellent portfolio showing process and finished outcomes.
• Confident English speaker, communicator and presenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the full design process; from research and concept sketching to CAD, prototyping, and final documentation.
• Translate abstract or technical requirements into compelling, manufacturable product designs.
• Create physical products that are visually striking, usable, and ergonomic.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
• Explore materials, CMF, and DFM tradeoffs to guide production decisions.
• Build prototypes in-house using 3D printing, CNC machining, PCBs, silicone molding and hand tools.
• Present your work clearly and confidently — internally and to clients.
• Contribute to early‑stage product definition, feature scoping, and user‑focused thinking.
• Be adaptable and thrive in a fast‑moving, collaborative studio setting.

Skills

5+ years product design

UX for physical interfaces

English presenter

Strong portfolio

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Product Design

Tools

Fusion 360

CAD

DFM workflows

3D Printing

Job description

Engineering Lab is a hands-on hardware product design studio based in Amsterdam, partnering with startups and scale-ups. We design, prototype, and build innovative devices across aerospace sensors, MIDI controllers, mobility and data systems, and interactive installations.

We seek a mid to senior Product Designer to shape physical products from concept to production. You’ll sketch, CAD, prototype, and collaborate across disciplines to create beautiful, intelligent, and manufacturable products.