Production Manager Industrial & Automation

Product Manager -Industrial & Automation
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
160000-190000
Job Description
Company

Join a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, celebrated for innovative approaches and advanced technologies. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, they distinguish themselves through pioneering energy-efficiency solutions and award-winning industrial automation technology.

They continue to shape the future through:
- Power and thermal management solutions
- Microgrid solutions for data centers
- Smart energy infrastructure for utility and residential applications
- Advanced manufacturing industrial automation and methods
- Solar and battery farms

A true game-changer in the industry — where innovation meets opportunity.

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match up to 10% of salary
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited phone sessions and in-person counseling
- Professional Development & Career Advancement Programs
- A collaborative, innovative workplace culture with global exposure

Your Role with the Company

In this Product Manager role working with Power/Thermal systems, you’ll be the driving force behind product success, vision, and strategy. Your work will span customer insights, roadmap planning, and engineering collaboration, while guiding lifecycle adoption and market growth in the North American region.

You will:
- Champion the product internally and externally — evangelizing solutions with sales, applications, channels, and customers.
- Define market needs, identify customer problems, and establish Go-To-Market strategies that achieve business results.
- Build strong relationships across executive leadership, engineering, sales, and global teams to ensure alignment.
- Lead innovation and influence industry direction through trade events, partnerships, and professional networks.

This is a role where strategic vision meets technical depth — giving you the platform to make a lasting impact across industries like: Automation, HVACR, food & beverage, logistics, and beyond.

Community Information

This role offers flexibility across U.S. operations, with frequent customer travel. You’ll collaborate with a global organization while supporting industrial customers in HVACR, food & beverage, logistics, and other fast-growing markets.

Qualifications

- B.S.E. (EE, ME, or related) plus 5+ years in product management for power and/or thermal solutions.
- Strong technical grasp of power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC converters, drives, chargers) and thermal management technologies (EC fans, liquid cooling, pumps, solenoids).
- Skilled in market research, data analysis, business case development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Commercial judgement to set strategy, pricing, roadmaps, and revenue targets.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and influence across organizations.
- Familiarity with industrial sectors such as Appliance, Food & Beverage, Material Handling, Off-Road, CNC, Energy, Packaging, Oil & Gas.
- Self-starter with strong initiative, presentation skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Travel: 20–30%, domestic and international.

Additional Job Details

Why is This a Great Opportunity

They continue to shape the future through:
- Power and thermal management solutions
- Microgrid solutions for data centers
- Smart energy infrastructure for utility and residential applications
- Advanced manufacturing industrial automation and methods
- Solar and battery farms

A true game-changer in the industry — where innovation meets opportunity. Private Notes to Members
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Overview

Global leader in power and thermal management , recognized for innovation, engineering excellence, and advanced energy-efficiency technologies. Products serve industrial automation, renewable energy, agriculture, transportation, utilities, and defense .

Core Technologies

• Power & thermal systems (VFDs, fans, pumps, liquid cooling, heat exchangers)
• Power conversion (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)
• Automation (PLC, SCADA, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT)

Roles (10 Openings / 8 Titles)

• Field Application Engineers – pre/post-sales design & technical support
• Product Managers – VFD & power-quality strategy, growth initiatives
• Solutions Sales Engineers – technical + commercial bridge for automation

Some based in Raleigh, NC ; others remote or hybrid .

Ideal Profiles

• BS in EE/ME (advanced preferred)
• Hands-on experience with power electronics, drives, automation, and thermal systems
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Travel 20–30%
• Familiar with competitor tech: ABB, Siemens, Rockwell, Yaskawa, Delta, etc.

Compensation

• $100K–$203K base + 10–45% bonus
• 50% 401(k) match (up to 10%)
• Full benefits & structured career growth
• Relocation for Raleigh; several remote options