Lab Engineer - Husqvarna Group

Bring your life  Do you share our passion for an active lifestyle? Are you passionate about turning technical expertise into great products that inspire people to live an active life? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will join our Global Product Development Team in Hillerstorp and play a key role in the making of great textile products, with a particular focus on bags.  What you'll do at Thule As Product Developer - Textile Products, you will join a team that supports all product development projects involving textiles. You will drive the technical part of soft goods development, from early stages of the project to production. As the product developer, your role is to coordinate the activities that transform a design into a finished, functional, physical product.   You will work with our internal sewing lab and factory sample rooms to complete projects.   In this role, you will work across many contacts within and outside the company, including Product Managers, Project Managers, Mechanical Product Engineers, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Industrial Design, and suppliers. What you bring To be successful in this role, we believe you have an academic Engineering degree within Textiles or a similar field, and a couple of years of work experience in the development of textile products. Experience working in a PDM/PLM system is a plus.  You're able to balance multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines. You have a high ability to present technical solutions and challenges, adjusting your communication style depending on the audience, and you're able to motivate team members to deliver on time and with high quality, while also being a good listener to others' opinions and solutions. You bring both creative and analytical skills. To thrive in this role, you have a proactive personality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Fluency in English is required, language skills in Swedish, Mandarin or Vietnamese are a bonus.    Why you should join Thule At Thule, we believe in strong teamwork both within your own team and across functions. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing knowledge and inspiring one another. You will be part of a company where people are passionate about our products and the active lifestyle they support. We share common values, and we like to have fun. All employees contribute to maintaining this spirit and making Thule a great place to work.   Hiring Process Apply by submitting your application and resumé through “Apply for position” on our Thule Career Site. Last day for applying is August 2, 2026. Due to summer holiday, we will begin reviewing applications only after the application period has closed. No screening or interviews will be conducted before that, so all candidates will receive updates after the deadline. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Oscar Persson, at oscar.persson@thule.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts). Thule Group has about 3,000 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2025, sales amounted to SEK 10,4 billion. www.thulegroup.com

You will join the Battery Product Lab within R&D Handheld Battery Electric Products – a team of experienced and curious test engineers working close to the products and the development projects behind them. As a team, we support several development projects in parallel, sharing test responsibility, knowledge, and problem-solving. The work is hands-on and varied, combining laboratory testing, field testing, and analysis. Collaboration and technical discussions are a natural part of everyday work, and you will have colleagues who are just as interested in how and why things work as you are. About the role In this role, you work with testing and verification of handheld, battery-powered products such as grass trimmers, brushcutters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws. The position is broad and gives you influence across large parts of the product development cycle. You are involved from planning and setting up tests to executing, analyzing, and following up results, making sure the products meet performance, functionality, and quality requirements before they reach the user. Your work includes: Mechanical, functional, and performance testing, as well as developing and improving test methods and measurement techniques Verifying and documenting technical performance in different phases of product development Close collaboration with design engineers, project teams, and other R&D functions – often acting as a coordinating link between different technical specialists Designing fixtures and test rigs, and analyzing and reporting test results Field testing is a natural part of the job and takes place both in Sweden and, when needed, internationally. If you enjoy seeing how products perform in real-life conditions – not just in the lab – this role offers exactly that. Overall, the position offers high variation, a strong hands-on element, and good opportunities to grow within testing and verification of modern battery-powered products. Your profile We are looking for someone with a technical interest and a broad technical understanding. You enjoy combining practical testing with analysis and documentation, and you feel comfortable collaborating with different functions in a development environment. You work in a structured way but can adapt quickly when priorities change. You: Have a technical education, for example within mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering – or have gained equivalent technical competence through professional experience Are fluent in both Swedish and English, spoken and written Previous experience from testing and verification, laboratory environments, or product development is considered an advantage, but curiosity, technical interest, and a hands-on mindset are just as important. Location Huskvarna. We believe the best ideas happen when we're connected. We spend most of our time together in the office, creating space for collaboration, creativity, and fast decision-making. This is consistent across all our global offices and helps us maintain a strong culture, support learning and development, and ensure everyone has access to the people and resources they need to thrive. Your application Please apply with CV and Cover Letter. We do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. For more questions regarding the position please contact: Hiring Manager: Anders Persmeen, anders.persmeen@husqvarnagroup.com. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Recruiter: Gorjana Dubovina,gorjana.dubovina@husqvarnagroup.com. 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!