Mechanical Design Engineers - Handheld R&D

Last date to apply:

17 November 2026

At Handheld R&D, we develop the next generation of handheld products used by professionals and consumers worldwide. We are now looking for Mechanical design engineers to join us, depending on the team, you will work with either chainsaws or products such as leaf blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, hedge trimmers and pole products.

Our teams are involved throughout the entire product lifecycle, from new product development to continuous improvements of our existing portfolio. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, bringing together expertise from R&D, production and testing to develop solutions that deliver real value to our users.

With access to modern prototype facilities and labs, you will work alongside skilled and passionate colleagues who share a strong interest in engineering, problem-solving and creating great product experiences.

Role Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play an important role in transforming needs, requirements, and innovation into robust and manufacturable components and products. Your responsibilities include:

• Driving design, development, and improvements of mechanical components for chainsaws, with a main focus on injection-molded plastics and die-cast parts.
• Generating, developing, and evaluating concepts.
• Conducting root cause analysis to understand problem areas and ensure effective problem-solving within design, production, and validation.
• Ensuring robust designs through simulation and geometric requirements.
• Working in CATIA V5, where previous experience is an advantage, and the PLM system Teamcenter.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with lab, design, calculation, production, R&D, and external suppliers.

Your Profile

You are a team-oriented person who enjoys sharing knowledge and solving problems together with others. You bring a humble, driven, creative, and curious approach, always eager to learn and grow.

You feel comfortable in a fast-changing environment where you take ownership of your tasks and deliverables. And you work in a structured way and are used to planning your work so that we can reach our goals together.

We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also thrives in a collaborative and open culture. To succeed in this role, we believe you are:

• Experienced in mechanical design, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.

Location
Our team is based in Huskvarna, where we strongly believe in the value of working closely together. Some flexibility is possible, but we aim for on‑site presence since collaboration is at the core of how we work.

Application
Please apply with CV and Cover letter. We do not accept applications by email due to GDPR regulations.

For more questions regarding the positions please contact: Hiring Manager - Product Design: Jakob Engström, [email protected] or Hiring manager – Chainsaw: Joel Ahlander, [email protected]. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Recruiter: Gorjana Dubovina,[email protected].

Winning Through Culture 
We believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas, strong commitment, and a shared purpose, creating an environment where innovation thrives, people grow, and every contribution matters.   

Our culture is built on three core themes: 

• Bold: We push boundaries, embrace challenges, and explore new possibilities.

• Dedicated: We put in the hard work, bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.

• Care: We support each other, consider the impact of our actions, and strive to make a lasting difference. 

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future! 

Learn more about our culture here.