Sustainable Technology Engineer
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Description and Requirements
About the Role
We are looking for a Hardware Engineer / Technical Project Lead to help make Lenovo’s next-generation notebook PCs more sustainable.
You will work at the intersection of Hardware Engineering, Product Development, and Sustainability, turning sustainability goals into practical product and design improvements.
What You Will Do
- Drive sustainability projects for notebook PCs, from concept to implementation.
- Improve carbon footprint, repairability, recyclability, energy efficiency, and sustainable material use.
- Work with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Global teams to turn ideas into actual product improvements.
- Use engineering data, supplier information, LCA, and product carbon footprint data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Manage trade-offs between technical feasibility, cost, schedule, and sustainability goals.
- Communicate and align stakeholders in both English and Japanese.
- Contribute to Lenovo’s broader ESG and sustainability initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
Must Have
- 5+ years of experience in product development, hardware/technology development, or cross-functional engineering projects.
- Experience working with suppliers, ODMs, manufacturers, or external partners.
- Experience working in a global / multicultural environment.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Japanese.
Nice to Have
- Experience in notebook PCs, smartphones, consumer electronics, or other hardware products.
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-mechanical, or System-level Hardware Engineering.
- Knowledge or experience in sustainability, carbon reduction, circular economy, LCA, or product carbon footprint.
- Experience leading projects and influencing stakeholders without formal authority.
- Interest in using AI and data to improve sustainability and product development.
In Simple Terms
This is not a traditional ESG reporting role. You will use your hardware/product development experience to make Lenovo notebook PCs more sustainable, while working with engineering teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders to turn sustainability ideas into real product improvements.