Manufacturing AI & IoT Product Lead

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks an experienced Product Manager with 6+ years in IoT and AI within manufacturing to lead the development of IoT-enabled AI products that optimize operations and reduce costs. You will own the product roadmap, collaborate with engineering, data science, and marketing teams, and translate technical insights into business value.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of cloud platforms, ML frameworks, and data security, and can operate in a fast-paced, globally distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. An MBA is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) for large-scale data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies for product development.
• High School Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IoT and AI-driven solutions in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, data science, marketing, sales, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
• Leverage AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, computer vision) to enhance manufacturing operations, such as predictive maintenance, quality control automation, and process optimization.
• Oversee the integration of IoT devices with cloud platforms to collect real-time data from manufacturing environments.
• Engage with customers to understand their pain points and requirements. Translate insights into actionable product features.
• Ensure that all IoT devices and AI systems comply with data security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats to position the product effectively.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch to post-launch performance tracking.

Skills

IoT architecture

AI technologies

Machine learning

Computer vision

Predictive analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Data security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

MBA (plus)

High School degree + 8+ years experience

Tools

AWS IoT Core

Azure IoT

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

First Solar seeks an experienced Product Manager with 6+ years in IoT and AI within manufacturing to lead the development of IoT-enabled AI products that optimize operations and reduce costs. You will own the product roadmap, collaborate with engineering, data science, and marketing teams, and translate technical insights into business value.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of cloud platforms, ML frameworks, and data security, and can operate in a fast-paced, globally distributed