Product Manager

Merlin Solar Technologies; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in the solar energy sector, Merlin Solar Technologies seeks a Product Manager to spearhead the development and lifecycle management of its flexible solar technology solutions. The ideal candidate will navigate between engineering, market strategies, and customer needs, driving impactful innovations in renewable energy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Equity opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in account management or customer success.
• Proven ability to manage enterprise accounts.
• Experience in RV/commercial transportation industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to launch.
• Manage product lifecycle and track performance metrics.
• Collaborate with sales for market needs and product specs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Customer Engagement

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Merlin Solar Technologies is a leading innovator in the solar energy industry, specializing in rugged, flexible photovoltaic panels designed for applications in transportation, mobile environments, and roofing. Our mission is to boldly go where no solar panel has gone before. With panels in war zones, Norwegian fjords, class 8 trucks, RVs, disaster recovery vehicles, autonomous ocean-going drones, Oil & Gas storage tanks, tensioned fabric canopies – in addition to traditional deployments – we seek to conquer new horizons.

Position Summary

The Product Manager will lead the development and lifecycle management of our flexible solar technologies and power systems for mobile and stationary applications. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, market strategy, and customer engagement—ensuring our products meet the evolving needs of sectors such as transportation, defense, off-grid infrastructure, and outdoor mobility.

The Product Manager will be responsible for defining product vision, managing the roadmap, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization. This includes gathering customer and market insights, translating technical capabilities into user-centric features, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, customer-focused, and passionate about clean energy innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Product Development Process: Establish and manage the end-to-end process for product development, from concept to launch, including timelines, milestones, and cross-functional reviews.
• SKU Rationalization: Drive regular reviews of our product catalog to identify opportunities for consolidation, simplification, or phase-out, ensuring a lean and effective offering.
• System Innovation: Develop new power systems and configurations that integrate with our solar panels to meet customer requirements and unlock new applications.
• Sales & Lifecycle Management: Track product performance, sales trends, and end-of-life plans. Maintain product documentation and ensure all stakeholders are informed of status changes.
• Market Alignment: Collaborate with the sales team to gather market intelligence, forecast future needs, and identify customer pain points to inform the product roadmap.
• Product Qualification: Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams—particularly across our offices and factories in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India—to define product specs, lead testing and validation, and ensure readiness for customer deployment.
• Marketing Coordination: Work closely with the marketing team to develop and maintain sales enablement tools, including spec sheets, brochures, slide decks, and digital content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in account management, customer success, or a related client-facing role.
• Proven ability to manage enterprise or mid-market accounts, preferably in a technology or service-based environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive account growth and product adoption.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior client stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in the RV and/or commercial transportation industries a plus.

Why Join Merlin Solar?

At Merlin Solar Technologies, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a company at the forefront of renewable energy innovation. As a key leader, you’ll drive impactful changes, help solve global energy challenges and make a lasting impact on sustainability.

We offer a competitive compensation package, equity opportunities, and the chance to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Merlin Solar Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Salary range: $113,000 - $144,000

Job Location

Merlin Solar is headquartered in San Jose, CA. US remote locations are considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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