Product Manager - Electric Motion

City of Shakopee, MN; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Product Manager for Electric Linear Motion (ELM) in the Motion Control SBU to act as the General Manager for the electric motion portfolio in the Americas. You will define strategy, roadmaps, and market success across the region, oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to discontinuation, and drive growth in electric motion applications.

You will collaborate with global engineering, supply chain, sales, and marketing teams, translate technical innovations into

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Engineer, or Application Engineer with Electric Linear Motion products.
• Deep understanding of electric motion applications in Factory Automation.
• Strong cross-functional alignment and execution.
• Fast, independent learner able to handle both detailed technical topics and broader strategic considerations.
• Strong communication skills to influence across functions and geographies.
• Ability to travel ~20% to global sites and customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Define the product strategy for the Electric Linear Motion portfolio for Factory Automation markets in the Americas, including segmentation, positioning, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with global engineering, supply chain, sales, product management, and marketing teams to build and maintain a global roadmap for the ELM portfolio.
• Work closely with customer-facing teams to understand and synthesize market trends, competitor moves, and customer requirements specific to electric motion applications.
• Develop and deliver Electric Linear Motion training for sales, application engineering, and other customer-facing teams to strengthen organizational capability.
• Conduct in-depth product and portfolio reviews to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation or optimization.
• Orchestrate key portfolio activities including product positioning, pricing, launches, obsolescence, sales support, and product trainings aligned with roadmap and business strategy.
• Initiate and support New Product Development projects, driving early gate activities and ensuring alignment with market needs.
• Monitor and interpret KPIs (financial, operational, commercial) to measure initiative performance and adjust product strategy accordingly.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives related to Motion Control SBU and the expansion of electric motion capabilities.

Skills

Product Management

Electric Linear Motion

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Are you an Engineering, Strategic Planning, or Product Management professional looking to accelerate your career in Factory Automation? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Product Manager for Electric Linear Motion (ELM) within the Motion Control SBU will act as the General Manager for our electric motion portfolio, driving strategy, roadmap, and market success across the Americas.

You will oversee the full product lifecycle — from concept and launch through maturity and discontinuation — and play a central role in shaping how we grow in electric linear motion applications.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Define the product strategy for the Electric Linear Motion portfolio for Factory Automation markets in the Americas, including segmentation, positioning, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with global engineering, supply chain, sales, product management, and marketing teams to build and maintain a global roadmap for the ELM portfolio.
• Work closely with customer-facing teams to understand and synthesize market trends, competitor moves, and customer requirements specific to electric motion applications.
• Develop and deliver Electric Linear Motion training for sales, application engineering, and other customer-facing teams to strengthen organizational capability.
• Conduct in-depth product and portfolio reviews to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation or optimization.
• Orchestrate key portfolio activities including product positioning, pricing, launches, obsolescence, sales support, and product trainings aligned with roadmap and business strategy.
• Initiate and support New Product Development projects, driving early gate activities and ensuring alignment with market needs.
• Monitor and interpret KPIs (financial, operational, commercial) to measure initiative performance and adjust product strategy accordingly.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives related to Motion Control SBU and the expansion of electric motion capabilities.

Who You Are:

You are a customer-centric Product Marketing Manager who flourishes with translating technical innovations into compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. You possess a strong strategic approach and excel in cross-functional collaboration, working seamlessly with product, sales, and marketing teams. Your data-driven approach, combined with a creative and resourceful nature, enables you to develop and implement impactful go-to-market strategies that drive product adoption and business growth

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Engineer, or Application Engineer working with Electric Linear Motion products.
• Deep understanding of electric motion applications in Factory Automation, including common architectures, use cases, and customer pain points.
• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and execution.
• Fast, independent learner with the ability to navigate both detailed technical topics and broader strategic considerations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Ability to travel ~20% to global sites and customer locations.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Customer-facing or supplier-facing experience in electric motion or automation.
• Prior Product Management experience in electromechanical or automation products.
• Participation in cross-functional transformation projects (new tools, processes, reorganizations, technology upgrades).
• Exposure to ERP or CRM systems.
• Experience with financial modelling and business case development.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe teams with varied strengths, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $95,000 - $ 120,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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