Key Skills

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.

Core Responsibilities

Test and compare product samples, assess specifications, materials, soldering, and battery performance, and advise Buying on technical details and product improvements. Monitor market trends, coordinate samples, support new product ideas, and work with Quality and Compliance to assess applicable European regulations.

Requirements

The role seeks someone with bachelor-level thinking and working ability, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Product Development, or a similar technical field, and at least one year of relevant technical or product-focused experience. Candidates should have an affinity for consumer electronics and quality control, a practical and analytical approach, strong communication skills, good English, and willingness to learn relevant EU regulations.

Benefits

• Personal Growth Opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Travel Allowance or Public Transport Card
• 13th-Month Salary
• 8% Holiday Pay
• 25 Days of Annual Leave
• Daily Fresh Lunch, Fruit, and Coffee
• Bootcamp, Yoga, and Football Team
• Bike Leasing Option
• Mental Well-Being Support and Office Massage
• Product Discounts
• Company Outings
• High-Skilled Migrant Visa and 30% Tax Ruling Support, If Applicable