Product Manager
The Staff Product Manager at Confidential Client leads strategy and execution for the Mixed Signal hardware portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, and Sales to develop differentiated product solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while driving product positioning, customer engagement, and market success.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Automation Machinery Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Product Manager, you will drive strategy and execution for the client’s mixed‑signal hardware portfolio. This role is cross-functional and highly collaborative, requiring technical depth, customer focus, and strong partnership with R&D, Marketing, and Sales. You will translate customer needs into product features, positioning, and go‑to‑market content that differentiates our solutions and drives customer adoption.
- Positioning and messaging: market segmentation, application deep dives, and messaging that reflects our value proposition.
- Partner with Marketing and Sales: lead product positioning, competitive analysis, sales training, and customer engagements (including senior-level meetings and key site visits).
- Define product requirements: represent the customer and business perspective to R&D leaders so the product roadmap solves real customer problems.
- Create impactful content: white papers, presentations, demos, videos, and web collateral to drive awareness and demand.
- Support pre-sales as a subject matter expert, demonstrating product value and capabilities to customers.
- Monitor and report on product performance and health, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across demand and supply.
- Represent the Confidential Client at industry events, trade shows, and conferences as a product expert and brand ambassador.
How You Will Operate
You will build trust quickly across stakeholders, influence without formal authority, negotiate effectively, and stay focused on customer outcomes while navigating ambiguity and high‑stakes situations.
Who You Are
You are curious, collaborative, and confident under pressure. You bring both technical understanding and business judgment, and you are motivated to learn and take initiative in a fast‑moving environment.
For This Role, You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- ~2 years of relevant experience (internships and co‑ops count).
- Legal authorization to work in the United States — visa sponsorship will not be provided.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart
- 1–2 years of experience in the test & measurement ecosystem or with automation hardware/software vendors.
- Hands‑on experience with industry tools such as LabVIEW or data‑acquisition systems, or academic/professional use of test & measurement platforms.
- Strong technical and business acumen, intellectual honesty, and the ability to earn trust with R&D and cross‑functional partners.
- Proven ability to influence and align diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability, self‑motivation, and the ability to learn quickly in ambiguous situations.
Our Culture & Commitment to You
Confidential Client prioritizes a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Employees receive access to career development programs, mentorship, and training.
We provide competitive benefits designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, such as medical plans, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and flexible time-off policies including parental leave.
Work Authorization
Confidential Client will employ only those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Individuals who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you need an accommodation to access the application process, please contact the Careertakes team at support@careertakes.ai for assistance.
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a global leader in automation technology and software within the Automation Machinery Manufacturing industry. The organization partners with customers across critical industries to improve productivity, sustainability, and safety through innovative hardware and software solutions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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