Senior Product Manager - Industrial Switches and Motor Control

TRAC Recruiters; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial automation manufacturer is seeking a Product Manager for their product line which includes industrial switches and other automation products. The successful candidate will own the product strategy and roadmap, analyze market trends, lead product development, and collaborate with engineering and sales teams. Candidates should have an engineering degree and product management experience, with a strong understanding of industrial automation. This role offers a hybrid work setup in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required.
• Experience in product management or technical product development.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and motor control.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for core product lines.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs.
• Lead new product development from concept to launch.
• Partner with sales and engineering on business cases.

Skills

Product management

Technical product development

Understanding of industrial automation

Strong technical foundation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, or similar)

Job description

Product Manager – Switches, VFDs, SSRs & Soft Starters

(Chicagoland Area | Hybrid)

I'm working with a global industrial automation manufacturer to find a Product Line Manager to own and grow a strategic product portfolio that includes industrial switches, variable frequency drives, solid state relays (SSRs), and soft starters.

This is a great fit for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys shaping product strategy, working closely with engineering and sales, and bringing industrial products to market.

What You'll Do:

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for core industrial product lines and new product introduction
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
• Lead new product development and product enhancements from concept through launch
• Partner with engineering, sales, and marketing on business cases and GTM strategy
• Support sales teams and channel partners with training and technical insight
• Gather VOC through customer visits, trade shows, and distributor engagement
• Travel up to 25‑30% for customers, events, and market research

What We're Looking For:

• Engineering degree required (electrical, mechanical, or similar)
• Product management or technical product development experience
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, motor control, or electromechanical products
• Ability to translate technical concepts into market and product strategy
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with engineering, sales, and marketing

Company Highlights:

• Global leader in industrial automation and electronic components
• Decades of steady growth and long-term stability
• Products sold through both distribution and direct OEM relationships
• Strong engineering culture with global collaboration
• Hybrid work setup in the Chicago area

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing