Product Development Manager

Itron; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Itron is seeking a Product Development Manager at our Oconee, SC facility to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and deliver electro‑mechanical solutions for the Utilities and Energy sector, including smart grid and metering technologies. You will own the full product lifecycle from concept to certification and manufacturing, driving customer‑centric, high‑quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in product development and 5+ years leading engineering teams, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 8+ years in product development, preferably electronics/electrical.
• 5+ years leading or managing an engineering team.
• Proven end-to-end product lifecycle delivery in regulated industries.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and execution ability.
• Experience with requirements analysis, design reviews, risk mitigation, and DFx.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative engineering team across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.
• Own end‑to‑end product development lifecycle from concept to manufacturing handoff with accountable delivery.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and hardware design for smart grid products.
• Drive agile development practices, improving quality, reliability, and cost efficiency while meeting standards (ANSI, FCC, UL).
• Partner cross‑functionally to translate customer and business needs into executable plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded systems

Regulatory compliance

Requirements analysis

Design review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in 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 effectively bridge hardware and software domains. This leadership 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 (e.g., ANSI, FCC, 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 areas such as 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 modern electronics and mechanical CAD design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, PTC Creo, etc.).
• 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 also includes a competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

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