Motor Control Product Manager

A global provider of power electronics and industrial automation solutions delivers energy-efficient technologies across motor control, power quality, motion, and control systems. The organization supports a wide range of industrial markets with advanced product platforms and system-level solutions designed to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Position Summary

The Motor Control Product Manager is responsible for defining the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of a motor control portfolio, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) , within the Motor Control & Power Quality domain for the North American market. This role serves as the product owner and regional market champion, aligning customer needs, technical capabilities, and commercial objectives to drive growth and adoption.

The Motor Control Product Manager works cross-functionally with engineering, sales, applications, marketing, and channel partners, and engages directly with customers and industry organizations to shape go-to-market strategies and long-term product success.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Lifecycle

• Define product vision, regional strategy, and multi-year growth plans

• Own the product roadmap, including NPI, product migration, and end-of-life planning

• Identify portfolio gaps, partnership opportunities, and ecosystem requirements

• Establish pricing strategy, inventory alignment, and return processes

Market & Business Development

• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and voice of customer

• Define target verticals, applications, and customer profiles

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans, sales tools, and playbooks

• Support lead generation and new business opportunity development

• Represent the product line at industry events, trade shows, and standards organizations

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the primary interface between regional teams and global engineering/manufacturing

• Provide technical and commercial guidance to applications and FAE teams

• Support training programs, product documentation, and marketing content

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years of experience in product management or a closely related technical role

• Strong technical and commercial understanding of motor control systems and VFDs

• Hands-on experience with AC motor drive systems (design, programming, commissioning, or testing)

• Knowledge of industrial applications such as HVAC, oil & gas, water/wastewater, food & beverage, material handling, and packaging

• Familiarity with industry standards, motor types, drive controls, and industrial communication protocols

• Experience working with industrial-grade motor control or VFD platforms

• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Willingness to travel 20–40% domestically and internationally

• Mandarin language capability a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation

• Performance-based bonus potential

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan