Controls Product Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

Full Time

Growth and Strategy - Product Management

Mid Level

Aerotech, Inc is currently hiring a Controls Product Manager to drive the Automation1 motion control platform strategy forward. As a Controls Product Manager, you will be responsible for identifying pervasive market problems, leading the development of solutions within the Automation1 motion control platform, marketing those solutions, and supporting Automation1 sales growth.

If you are a driven, decisive, and proactive individual with an interest in working at the intersection of engineering and business, this is the perfect role for you. Our mission is to contribute to the success of leading-edge technology companies with our Automation1 controls products, and we need intelligent, driven, proactive individuals to help us on this mission.

Aerotech is a market-leading engineering and manufacturing firm that produces motion control and high-precision automation products to our clients all over the world. These world-class solutions push the boundaries of what is possible in the industrial, medical research and aerospace markets, to name a few. Aerotech has received numerous corporate awards for innovation and employee satisfaction, including being named a Top Workplace multiple times.

Position Summary:

The Controls Product Manager owns the complete product lifecycle of Aerotech’s Automation1 motion control platform, including the creation of new products, maintenance of existing products, and sunsetting of irrelevant products and complete product line P&L.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the complete product lifecycle (from inception to grave) of assigned products, including product revenue growth and profitability
Develop product definitions and market requirements documents for new product and technology developments that are aligned with market needs and/or future market trends
Own the product marketing plan and work with the marketing communications team to create product positioning, messaging, advertisements, campaigns, product data sheets, and other marketing collateral
Work with sales and business development teams to create sales growth and sustaining revenue plans, including identifying new market opportunities and target customers within our markets
Train sales and applications staff on products
Create sales collateral such as playbooks and demos to help with the selling process
Make recommendations to operations regarding product lead times and forecasted sales of units
Lead regular status meetings with engineering development teams to review development progress, monitor adherence to a development schedule, and review changes in scope
Perform product testing including user interaction testing and product performance testing
Develop an understanding of competitive products and the automation and controls markets.
Visit customers and trade shows on a global basis to understand market needs and help sales close strategic opportunities
Create and maintain the pricing strategy for assigned products
Author white papers and application notes; present at tradeshows and webinars on products and capabilities
Analyze and keep up-to-date with market trends and competitive offerings and solutions.
Act as a technology user expert — understand how our products are used and how they benefit current and future customers

Additional Duties:

Travel internationally (~10-25%) to visit customers, conferences and events
Travel to Pittsburgh, PA quarterly and when needed (if working remote)
As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High-level understanding of technical concepts and engineering principles.
Proactive attitude. Moves quickly and decisively.
Ability to research, gather, and synthesize information from various sources with little oversight.
Ability to interview customers and stakeholders and efficiently understand the market problem. Uses the information learned to effectively make product-related decisions.
Ability to identify and anticipate risks and issues on his/her own. Proactively finds solutions to obstacles.
Ability to come up with new product ideas that build upon existing products (eg., incremental improvements) and/or fill gaps in the product portfolio.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Communicates well (written and verbally) and frequently to the team and product stakeholders. Able to articulate the market problem that his/her product(s) are solving.
Proven ability to drive outcomes and influence others. Effectively aligns engineering and other departments around common product goals and strategy.
Is a well-respected resource and voice within Aerotech
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
High proficiency with spreadsheet-type math and applications

Expected Behaviors:

You are a big-picture thinker but will roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
You are analytical and driven to achieve results through hard work and initiative.
You are a proactive self-starter who can easily prioritize tasks.
You are an innovative problem solver digging into the details when necessary.
You have a “we before me” attitude that prioritizes organizational and team success.
You have a growth mindset seeking continuous improvement and constantly pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.
You have high standards and take great pride in your work.
You are a high-integrity individual who builds trust through accountability and delivering results.
You are self-aware, know your strengths and weaknesses, and look for ways to improve every single day.
You have a high degree of emotional intelligence, realizing that having emotions is human but controlling them is necessary to be an effective leader.
You believe in building bridges with other departments to reach a common goal instead of a “bull in a china shop” approach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics) from an accredited college or university, required
Master of Science (MS) in a related field and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA), preferred
Minimum of three years of experience in the motion control or automation industry, required
Experience with electrical hardware and software products
Experience interacting with customers
Experience in a product management or product ownership role in the motion control or automation industry preferred
Currently living in or willing to relocate to the greater Pittsburgh or surrounding area is strongly preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office environment
May be required to sit for extended periods of time
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

Competitive compensation
Bi-annual bonus
Annual raise eligibility
UPMC Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Trust
401k
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement

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