/Motor Control Product Manager

Motor Control Product Manager

Raleigh, NC, USusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Motor Control Product Manager</strong> is responsible for defining the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of a motor control portfolio, including <strong>variable frequency drives (VFDs)</strong>, within the <strong>Motor Control &amp; Power Quality</strong> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong></strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Product Strategy &amp; Lifecycle</p> <ul> <li> <p>Define product vision, regional strategy, and multi-year growth plans</p> </li> <li> <p>Own the product roadmap, including NPI, product migration, and end-of-life planning</p> </li> <li> <p>Identify portfolio gaps, partnership opportunities, and ecosystem requirements</p> </li> <li> <p>Establish pricing strategy, inventory alignment, and return processes</p> </li> </ul> <p>Market &amp; Business Development</p> <ul> <li> <p>Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and voice of customer</p> </li> <li> <p>Define target verticals, applications, and customer profiles</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop and execute go-to-market plans, sales tools, and playbooks</p> </li> <li> <p>Support lead generation and new business opportunity development</p> </li> <li> <p>Represent the product line at industry events, trade shows, and standards organizations</p> </li> </ul> <p>Cross-Functional Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Act as the primary interface between regional teams and global engineering/manufacturing</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide technical and commercial guidance to applications and FAE teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Support training programs, product documentation, and marketing content</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline</p> </li> <li> <p>5+ years of experience in product management or a closely related technical role</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong technical and commercial understanding of motor control systems and VFDs</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with AC motor drive systems (design, programming, commissioning, or testing)</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of industrial applications such as HVAC, oil &amp; gas, water/wastewater, food &amp; beverage, material handling, and packaging</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with industry standards, motor types, drive controls, and industrial communication protocols</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with industrial-grade motor control or VFD platforms</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Willingness to travel 20&ndash;40% domestically and internationally</p> </li> <li> <p>Mandarin language capability a plus</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive base compensation</p> </li> <li> <p>Performance-based bonus potential</p> </li> <li> <p>Comprehensive medical insurance</p> </li> <li> <p>Vision insurance</p> </li> <li> <p>Dental insurance</p> </li> <li> <p>401(k) retirement plan</p> </li> </ul> <p><span class="hidden">6753</span></p>

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