Product Development Manager

Itron, Inc.; Oconee (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual bonus program

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager at our Oconee, SC facility to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.

The role emphasizes customer-centric, innovative, high-quality outcomes in smart grid and metering technologies. Ideal candidates bring a strong engineering background, 8+ years in product development, and 5+ years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver reliable products in regulated

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product development, preferably in electronics/electrical industries.
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading an engineering team.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, reliable products in regulated environments.
• Experience driving requirements analysis, design reviews, risk mitigation/FMEA, and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative, authentic, high‑performing engineering team across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.
• Own end‑to‑end product development lifecycle (concept, design, prototype, validation, certification, and manufacturing handoff) with accountable delivery of scope, timelines, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and hardware design, ensuring customer‑centric solutions.
• Drive agile development practices, improving processes for quality, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with ANSI, FCC, and UL.
• Partner cross‑functionally to translate customer and business requirements into executable plans and sustain existing product portfolio performance.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Requirements analysis

Design review

Risk mitigation/FMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

PTC Creo

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

The Product Development Manager at our Oconee, SC manufacturing facility leads a multidisciplinary engineering team to design and deliver innovative electro‑mechanical solutions for the utilities and energy sector, including smart grid and metering technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who can bridge hardware and software domains. The position owns the full product lifecycle—from concept through certification and manufacturing—driving customer‑centric, innovative, and high‑quality outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative, authentic, and high‑performing engineering team across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.
• Own end‑to‑end product development lifecycle (concept, design, prototype, validation, certification, and manufacturing handoff) with accountable delivery of scope, timelines, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and hardware design, ensuring customer‑centric solutions aligned to smart grid and metering product needs.
• Drive agile and innovative development practices, improving processes for quality, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ANSI, FCC, and UL.
• Partner cross‑functionally to translate customer and business requirements into executable plans and sustain existing product portfolio performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product development, preferably in the electronics/electrical industry.
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading an engineering team.
• Proven experience managing full product lifecycle and delivering high‑quality, high‑reliability products in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution, influence stakeholders, and build accountable, inclusive teams.
• Applied leadership in requirements analysis, design review, risk mitigation/FMEA, and design for manufacturability.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of analog/digital design, power management, or signal integrity.
• Strong software or firmware background with ability to integrate hardware and software solutions in a collaborative and agile environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory certification processes and manufacturing transfer (DFM, validation, sustaining).
• Understanding of modern electronics and mechanical CAD design tools such as Cadence Allegro and PTC Creo.
• Track record of fostering innovative, customer‑centric product strategies and continuous improvement.

Travel

0-10%

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. This is a safety‑sensitive role.

Benefits Info

This position includes a competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, an employee stock purchase program, a hybrid work schedule, and more. The role is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity

Itron is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1‑800‑635‑5461 or email [e-mail].