Product Development Engineer - Heat Pump Water Heater

OSO HOTWATER AS; Hokksund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central role in product development

Cross-functional projects

Professional development opportunities

Competitive terms

Job summary

OSO Hotwater AS is seeking a structured and results-oriented Product Development Engineer to lead and deliver innovative water heater products. You will drive development from concept to production, integrating refrigerant circuits, heat exchangers, and control systems while aligning with strategy and quality requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales and external partners in a fast-moving environment, ensuring standards, certifications and progress are

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in refrigeration, energy, thermodynamics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a related technical field.
• Experience in heat pump technology, refrigeration systems and product development.
• Good written and spoken Norwegian and English.
• Structured, goal-oriented and clear in project work.
• Proactive, independent and focused on progress.
• Analytical, practical and solution-oriented.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and coordinating several disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute product development projects from concept through production.
• Develop and improve heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
• Drive projects in line with the company strategy, product plans and priorities.
• Develop and integrate refrigerant circuits, heat exchangers, control systems and other components into complete product solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, documentation and decision-making material.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and technical evaluations.
• Plan and follow up prototypes, functional testing and performance verification.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales and external partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of products, processes and working methods.
• Ensure that products meet relevant requirements, standards and certification needs.

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Employer: OSO Hotwater AS
Job title: Product Development Engineer
Sector: Private
Location: Hokksund
Employment type: Permanent employment, full-time
Application deadline: As soon as possible

About the company

OSO Hotwater AS is a European market leader in the production of stainless, smart and energy-efficient water heaters. Since our establishment in 1932, we have been a technology pioneer, and today our high-tech production and product development takes place in modern premises in Hokksund, Norway. OSO Hotwater is part of the OSO Group, which has 3 factories, two of which are in Norway and one in Sweden, in addition to sales companies in Norway, Sweden, Finland, England and Canada. The group has a total of 240 employees and a total turnover of NOK 1 billion. The head office is in Hokksund, Norway.

We have recently entered an exciting new chapter. In 2025, OSO Group was acquired by the global technology group LG Electronics. With LG's industrial strength behind us, access to LG technology and distribution network, we are now preparing major investments and further growth for OSO Group in the global market. We combine local roots, Norwegian production quality and short decision-making lines with the strength and development opportunities of one of the world's largest electronics companies.

Do you want to help develop the next generation of water heaters and energy solutions?

We are looking for a structured and results-oriented Product Development Engineer for the DIP (Domestic Indirect Products) and DEP (Direct Electric Products) product areas. The role combines technical product and system expertise with project management. You will be responsible for driving your own development projects from idea to finished product, in line with the company’s strategies, plans and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute product development projects from concept through production.

Develop and improve heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.

Drive projects in line with the company strategy, product plans and priorities.

Develop and integrate refrigerant circuits, heat exchangers, control systems and other components into complete product solutions.

Prepare technical specifications, documentation and decision-making material.

Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and technical evaluations.

Plan and follow up prototypes, functional testing and performance verification.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales and external partners.

Contribute to continuous improvement of products, processes and working methods.

Ensure that products meet relevant requirements, standards and certification needs.

Qualifications

Engineering degree in refrigeration, energy, thermodynamics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a related technical field. Relevant experience may replace formal education.

Experience in heat pump technology, refrigeration systems and product development.

Good understanding of thermodynamics, refrigerant circuits, heat transfer and component integration in complete systems.

Experience with CAD tools, preferably Autodesk Inventor or similar.

Experience in project management and cross-functional development projects.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC or similar improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Good written and spoken Norwegian and English.

Structured, goal-oriented and clear in project work.

Proactive, independent and focused on progress.

Analytical, practical and solution-oriented.

Good collaboration and communication skills.

Comfortable taking responsibility and coordinating several disciplines.

We offer

A central role in the development of future products and solutions

Exciting and cross-functional development projects with significant opportunity to influence.

A strong professional environment within product development, testing, production and certification.

Good opportunities for professional and personal development.

Competitive terms and conditions.

For more information about the position, please contact:
R&D Manager Steffen Overaa by phone at [phone] or;
HR Manager Kai Breche by phone at [phone].