Product Technology Manager - Reflow

Itw Eae; Camdenton (MO); Vor Ort; USD 145.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division seeks an experienced R&D/product technology leader to own the architecture and roadmap for reflow soldering technologies. This role collaborates with global engineering and customer teams to define requirements, validate designs, and drive multi-generation product strategies.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage IP strategy, and translate VoC and market trends into actionable development plans, with a focus on

Qualifikationen

• Experience with end-to-end reflow soldering product development—from concept to post-launch support.
• Strong understanding of reflow soldering processes and technology trends.
• Experience gathering voice of customer (VoC) and translating it into product roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global cross-functional teams on new product development.

Aufgaben

• Lead product technology exploration and development for next-generation reflow solutions.
• Own IP strategy, roadmap, and development across multi-generation products.
• Direct global engineering and application teams on new product development and sustaining projects.
• Capture market trends and translate into technology roadmaps and VoC-driven features.

Kenntnisse

End-to-end product development

Reflow soldering process

VoC & market trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

IP strategy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

ITW Description: Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's more than 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2025, the company achieved revenues of $16 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America. To learn more, please visit www.itw.com.

Division Description

ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of four brands strongly recognized by Contract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics and Industrial Markets. The Division designs, develops, manufactures, and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other industrial applications.

Job Responsibilities

• R&D engineering focal point internally/externally for overall product technology


• Product architect to maintain deep knowledge of product requirement, design, application, technical roadmap, customer pain points, technology trend


• Responsible for leading product technology exploration/innovation, development and deployment


• Driving development and update of multi-generation product technology strategy and roadmap


• Directing global, functional engineering/application teams on new product/application development, sustaining


• Key contact for ITW innovation center for new technology exploration, research, assessment, competitive intelligence


• Representing EAE to customers in product technology strategy, roadmap sessions


• Owning IP strategy, roadmap, development


• Capturing VoC, market trend, priority from product management and other customer facing groups to transform it to multi-generation product/technology roadmap


• R&D core team leader in the new product development projects


• Provide input on resource need, timeline to implement a new development project, initiative


• Represents ITW-EAE as product technical leader in technical meetings, conferences, forums through participation, presentation, trainer, contributor.

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience with end-to-end reflow soldering product development – concept, design/development, testing, launch, post-launch support


• Strong understanding of reflow soldering process, application


• Good understanding of reflow solder technology trends


• Knowledge of major reflow products globally


• Experience in direct customer interaction, gathering voice of customer (VoC)


• Ability to conceptualize new ideas based on marketing/customer requirements and follow through developing short- and long-term technology roadmap


• Demonstrated experience of effective collaboration with global, cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Exposure to advanced technology (machine learning, intelligent machines, artificial intelligence) and application to reflow soldering


• Experience of reflow thermal profile development


• Effective communication, presentation skills for global, cross-functional teams


• High degree of proficiency in problem solving


• Experience in developing technical value proposition


• Ability to manage project

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree (preferred Master's) in Science, Engineering and a 10+ years of relevant experience in product design, development, technology management, process/application development

Compensation Information

The pay rate for a successful candidate will depend on the geographic location. In Massachusetts, the pay range is $145,000 - $170,000. The specific hiring rate within the posted pay range will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.