product designer for physical hardware

Engineering Lab is a hands-on hardware product design studio based in Amsterdam. It partners with start-ups and scale-ups to design, prototype, and build innovative devices across industries, including aerospace sensors, custom MIDI controllers, mobility and data systems, and interactive installations.

• 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 visually striking, usable, and ergonomic physical products;
• 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 work clearly and confidently internally and to clients;
• Contribute to early-stage product definition, feature scoping, and user-focused thinking;
• Adapt to a fast-moving, collaborative studio setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design or equivalent experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in product or industrial design;
• Expert knowledge of CAD and DFM workflows;
• Exceptional skills in Fusion, including Design, Rendering, and Electronics modules;
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing, including plastics, metals, and composites;
• Practical experience prototyping and building functional models;
• Familiarity with UX and interaction design principles for physical interfaces;
• Confident English speaker, communicator, and presenter;
• Strong portfolio showing design process, design thinking, and finished outcomes;
• Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel under tight deadlines;
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure or fast-paced situations;
• Agency, design studio, or startup experience is required;
• Must currently live in the Amsterdam area of the Netherlands;
• Must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands;
• Nice to have: familiarity with embedded systems or firmware workflows, technical understanding of electronics and/or software programming, experience designing audio gear, control interfaces, or MIDI-related hardware, knowledge of CMF and strong attention to detail, comfort appearing in process photos, case studies, or media content, general workshop proficiency including CNC, soldering, and mechanical assembly.

• Access to a fully equipped prototyping lab with 3D printing, CNC, and electronics;
• Flexible work style;
• Work on a wide variety of products across industries;
• Direct collaboration with founders, engineers, and global innovators;
• Small, skilled, and supportive team;
• Visa sponsorship is not available.