Automation Controls Product Manager - Power & Circuit Protection

At TRC Talent Solutions, we partner with industry-leading organizations to connect top-tier technical and commercial talent with high-impact opportunities. We are currently supporting a North American leader in industrial automation and e-commerce in their search for an Automation Controls Product Manager focused on power and circuit protection technologies.

Summary

The Product Manager will serve as the strategic owner of a multi-million-dollar product portfolio including motor controls, transformers, and circuit protection products. This role is responsible for driving product strategy, lifecycle management, supplier partnerships, and new product introduction (NPI) efforts.

Working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, marketing, and suppliers, this individual will define and execute product roadmaps that support revenue growth, market competitiveness, and long-term portfolio health. This is a strong fit for a controls engineer transitioning into product management or an experienced product leader within industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year product roadmaps and category strategies

• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive positioning to identify growth opportunities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) processes including supplier selection, pricing strategy, forecasting, and commercialization

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance

• Oversee product lifecycle management including obsolescence planning and end-of-life transitions

• Support commercial strategy including product positioning, marketing enablement, and technical sales support

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, and marketing teams to drive execution

• Provide technical product expertise and application support to internal stakeholders and customers

• Monitor product portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to improve profitability and market share

• Ensure compliance alignment with relevant industry standards and certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred)

• 7–10+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation environments

• Experience in Product Management, Controls Engineering, Applications Engineering, or Systems Integration

• Strong technical knowledge of motor controls, transformers, and circuit protection products

• Familiarity with UL, CSA, CE, or similar regulatory standards preferred

• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus

• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

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