Servo-Motion Product Manager

 Manage the entire product line life cycle within Americas region for Servo, Motion Control, Actuator and Robotics Products, from strategic planning to tactical activities.

Final technical GO-TO specialist for Servo Motion product, platform, network and technology support and core training program content.

Liaison between factory and field, developing product/functional specifications and obtaining new product scope/collateral for local market launch. Including coordinated system launch leadership, market penetration strategies, and execution of marketing mix.

Specify market requirements for current/future product portfolios & technology platforms, and collaborate with design teams for generational development._  Analyze potential partner relationships for the product._  Develop new sales tools, pre-engineered solutions and value propositions for accelerated growth initiatives.

Generate qualified leads & assist sales team to close on target accounts.

Build commercial and technical support networks and infrastructure including solution center labs and demo systems.

Represent company at category related trade and standards organizations for networking, brand building, and opportunity innovation.

Develop key processes to drive continuous improvement.

 

Candidate Requirements:

Engineering Degree, preferably 4-yr EE. Mechatronics or MBA a plus.

 

5-10 yrs of experience developing & engineering machine automation solutions using industrial grade servo systems, motion controllers, and mechatronic systems including actuators and robotics.

 

Familiarity with industrial automation market space within verticals such as: 

 

Packaging, Machine Tool, Automated Assembly, Material Handling and Printing.

 

Demonstrated technical capacity with a hands-on background in architecting, designing, installing, programming, simulating or testing of centralized and distributed motion control systems.

Keen technical knowledge of motion control including: IEC-61131-3 & PLCopen programming, single axis indexing, eCAM / eGEAR with dynamic registration adjust, multi-axis synchronized motion, interpolation, kinematics, servo sizing and tuning, Pack-ML, Pack-AL, STO/SafeMotion, closed loop control theory, Mechatronics, and deterministic control networks (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Sercos, etc).

 

Willingness to travel 30-60% (America's and Overseas).

 

Core knowledge and experience with Industrial grade servo & motion control brands such as: Rockwell Allen Bradley, Bosch/Rexroth, Yaskawa, Kollmorgan, Parker, Mitsubishi, Omron, Beckhoff, B&R, Schneider/Elau, Emerson/Control Techniques, Panasonic, ABB, Teknic, Sanyo Denki, Galil, Aerotech, Hiwin, IAI.

 

Key skills & motivations in the ideal candidate:

 

Self-Starter able to work independently.

 

Efficient Organization.

 

Effective Communication.

 

 Collaborative influencer on diverse teams.

 

Attention to detail and thoroughness.

 

Problem solving and analysis._  Business acumen and customer facing skills.

 

Entrepreneurial spirit.

 

1. Engineering Degree required. Electrical Engineering degree preferred. Mechatronics or MBA a plus.

 

2. 5+ years of experience developing & engineering machine automation solutions using industrial grade servo systems, motion controllers, and mechatronic systems including actuators and robotics.

 

3. Familiarity with industrial automation market space within verticals such as: Packaging, Machine Tool, Automated Assembly, Material Handling and Printing.

 

4. Demonstrated technical capacity with a hands-on background in architecting, designing, installing, programming, simulating or testing of centralized and distributed motion control systems.

 

5. Keen technical knowledge of motion control including: IEC-61131-3 & PLCopen programming, single axis indexing, eCAM / eGEAR with dynamic registration adjust, multi-axis synchronized motion, interpolation, kinematics, servo sizing and tuning, Pack-ML, Pack-AL, STO/SafeMotion, closed loop control theory, Mechatronics, and deterministic control networks (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Sercos, etc).