At North Search, we are a specialized firm in the identification and attraction of strategic talent for organizations. We are driven by excellence and by connecting people with projects that make a real impact across key industries.
We are currently partnering with a leading company in the HVAC sector, part of a multinational group, to recruit a Senior Product Engineer / Senior Electronics Engineer This role is key in driving advanced product development, technical decision-making, and innovation within the R&D function.
Role Purpose:
The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for leading the advanced development of heat pump and air conditioning systems. This role combines deep technical expertise in HVAC systems, electronics, and thermodynamics with strong leadership capabilities, ensuring the delivery of robust, competitive, and compliant products from concept to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the development of new products and platforms within the HVAC portfolio.
Define and validate system architecture, including thermal design, electronic control systems, and control algorithms.
Oversee design, prototyping, testing, validation, and certification processes.
Ensure compliance with international regulations (CE, ErP, LVD, EMC) and performance targets related to efficiency, reliability, and quality.
Lead technical risk assessments (DFMEA) and implement mitigation strategies.
Act as a technical reference and mentor for junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Support industrialization, quality, and after-sales teams with advanced technical expertise.
Drive innovation in system performance, including energy efficiency, thermal optimization, and acoustic performance.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Engineering
More than 10 years of experience in HVAC product development
Strong experience in heat pumps and air conditioning systems (split, multisplit, VRF, industrial solutions)
Proven experience in product/system architecture and key technical decision-making
Technical Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration cycles
Expertise in power electronics and inverter technologies
Strong background in HVAC control algorithms and system optimization
Familiarity with energy efficiency regulations (ErP, eco-design)
Experience with simulation tools, PLM systems, and laboratory testing environments
Desirable:
Experience working in international teams
Experience managing supplier relationships and key component manufacturers
Skills & Competencies:
Strong technical leadership and decision-making capabilities
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work across multidisciplinary and international teams
High level of autonomy and accountability
Strong communication and mentoring skills
WE OFFER YOU:
Potential to advance your career within a growing organization, recognized as a leader in its industry.
Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode, blending remote and on-site work.
If you thrive in dynamic and technically demanding environments, enjoy making critical design decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-performance and innovative HVAC solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Our purpose is to become the “North Star”, to attract, engage, and cultivate the new generations leaders, offering HUMAN solutions for BUSINESS transformation, building a strong and solid talent powerhouse.
Supported by our extensive knowledge of the main business industries and our own evaluation methodology, based on current trends such as "Servant leadership” and the soft skills demanded by the current context.
Our professional capabilities allow access to high-impact profiles, through a set of Talent services articulated around Executive Search (Identification and evaluation of impact profiles) and Talent Management (assessments and leadership consulting).
Our name it´s inspired by Polaris, that is always staying in roughly the same place in the sky, and therefore it´s a reliable way to find the direction of The North. In our case, we always stay where business and talent meet.
