Design for Sustainability Engineer

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

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to their digital experiences. With a broad portfolio of interface devices, Logitech’s leadership in innovation encompasses a wide variety of corded and cordless peripherals. Logitech is at the forefront of design and is creatively driving a richer experience for digital interactions.

Sustainability is a key strategic pillar of Logitech’s culture and values. As a company we are continually looking to improve how we design, produce and deliver products to our consumers in order to reach our climate action commitments. Teams all across Logitech are working to reimagine how we source, manufacture, distribute and repurpose our products to positively improve the carbon, circularity and social impact. The ideal candidate for this position will have a love for great design, broad experience of product development and a passion for rethinking the future of consumer electronics from both an environmental and social impact perspective. In this role you will support our world class engineering, design and marketing teams by integrating Design for Sustainability into every stage of the product development process. You will have a direct influence on improving the environmental performance of millions of products.

Your Contribution

Move fast. Speak up. Decide and own. Drive change. These are some of the winning behaviors you’ll need for success at Logitech.

In this role you will:

• Lead the Design for Sustainability strategy for new product introductions 

• Integrate with different product development teams early in the design process to support decision making around environmental impact 

• Unlock opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of our products, advance our circular design considerations and advocate on social responsibility

• Develop Design for Sustainability guidelines to support product development activities

• Drive the research and adoption of lower carbon footprint materials, technologies and processes

• Help to develop the tools and capabilities needed to measure the environmental impact of our products, for example, creating carbon impact insights

• Carry out the technical analysis of various products to support the evolution of our carbon impact insights

• Educate, enable and inspire those around you in your team and in other functions 

Your Skills

For consideration you must bring the following skills and behaviors to our team:

• 5 years (minimum) product development experience

• Broad product development experience  

• Particular focus on mechanical, materials and electronics design

• Literacy in sustainability and lifecycle thinking

• Understanding of sustainable design principles  

• Experience in circular design strategies

• Experience in LCA is a distinct advantage

• Project management skills

• Fluency in 3D CAD programmes, preferably Creo  

• Passionate about sustainability and the role sustainable design can play within product development 

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Lead and collaborate cross functional teams

• Self-starter with a curious, creative and proactive mindset
   

Education

• Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design or 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. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you! 

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. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of the application process, are limited in the ability, are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us toll free at +1-510-713-4866 for assistance and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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