Automation Controls Product Manager
AutomationDirect , a leading industrial automation productssupplier, is seeking product managers or controls engineers with an interest inbecoming product managers that are passionate about becoming a subject matterexpert on one of our industrial control product lines - PLCs, HMIs, Drives,Motion, Process Instrumentation, Control & Signaling, Power Supplies,Safety, Circuit Protection and more. Leverage your product knowledge and experience to manage and grow anassigned product line to deliver the most practical products with the lowestcost of ownership and the best overall customer experience.
Apply now and indicate the product categories that mostalign with your experience and expertise. We'll contact you if there is an opening now or reach out when we haveone that matches your product interest.
Great things about working here :
- Product Management training available for qualified controls engineers
- High ownership, high creativity culture in an engineering office environment
- Low Travel
- Business hours 7-4 or 8-5, No overtime, remote work option
- Quarterly bonuses and generous profit sharing
- Training provided first month and ongoing training
- Excellent benefits : health / dental / life insurance, 401k, Tuition reimbursement
- On-campus gym and exercise classes
Objective :
The Product Manager (PM) will partner with a Product Engineerto successfully manage and grow their product line of business in anentrepreneurial environment within AutomationDirect. The PM is responsible for defining theproduct line strategy and overseeing all business aspects of their product line- road-mapping, supplier management, branding, revenue and profit growth. The PM is a servantleader and works cross functionally with internal and external teams.
Requirements :
Responsible for maintaining and executing a multi-year new product roadmap to expand presence and relative competitive advantage of the product linesProvide analysis of market / customer needs, the competition, and market segment trends to identify opportunities for new and existing productsPresentation of new product opportunities including thorough understanding of available market, pricing, our expected market share, and our overall cost of doing businessDevelop and / or select new product offerings for AutomationDirect customers.Responsibilities include determining new product requirements, branding, supplier selection, negotiating supply agreements including product costs, developing marketing material for catalog and web store, establishing product pricing, determining initial sales forecast, assisting with a product's promotion plan, and product training for internal teamsBackline support for customers and internal teamsQualifications :
Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experienceRequires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred) in industrial control & automation market.Preferred experience includes product application, control system integration, technical support, and / or product design. Similar experience in related markets such as building automation and medical equipment may be considered.Product expertise and deep product knowledge of the specific product categories are requiredExperience with industrial control products such as PLCs, HMIs, Servos, and Encoders is desirable along with working knowledge of industrial communication protocolsExperience with agency approvals (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, etc.) is desirableExperience with CAD such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. is desirableMust possess self-confidence, organizational skills, time management skills and excellent communication skills
Must also be able to work on and manage projects independently, meet deadlines and have excellent interpersonal skills