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Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to shape the next generation of factory automation solutions.
This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in robotics, CNC machining, systems integration, and motion control with the business acumen to drive adoption and profitability.
We are looking for a leader who can evaluate shop floor operations, understand the realities of materials, tooling, and workholding, and quickly identify opportunities to improve efficiency through lights-out automation, robotic handling, and pick-and-place systems.
The right person thrives at the intersection of technology, process, and business value —bringing innovative automation products to market while ensuring measurable ROI for customers.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the product strategy for advanced automation and robotics solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business growth objectives.
Analyze CNC machining operations on the factory floor to uncover process bottlenecks and recommend automation-driven improvements.
Partner with engineering, software, and systems integrators to design and deliver solutions that integrate robotics, motion control, tool management, workholding, and digital automation platforms.
Drive adoption of lights-out manufacturing strategies, enabling customers to run high-precision operations unattended with confidence.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, ROI-based value propositions for executives and shop floor stakeholders alike.
Develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and sales enablement tools that highlight process improvements, cost savings, and throughput gains.
Act as a subject matter expert in factory automation, robotic integration, and CNC process optimization, providing insights to customers and internal teams.
Monitor product performance, profitability, and adoption metrics, adjusting roadmaps to maximize market success.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in product management, technical sales, or solutions leadership within factory automation, robotics, CNC equipment, or industrial systems integration.
Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, motion control, pick-and-place systems, machine tending, and lights-out automation.
Proven ability to analyze machine shop floor operations and identify opportunities for automation that enhance productivity and quality.
Solid understanding of materials, tooling, workholding, and machining processes in modern manufacturing.
Experience collaborating with systems integrators and overseeing integrated automation projects that combine machines, controls, and software.
Demonstrated success in building ROI-based business cases and selling the value proposition of automation.
Familiarity with software-enabled automation platforms, digital manufacturing tools, and Industry 4.0 concepts is strongly preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and commercial teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; MBA or advanced business training is a plus.
Why This Opportunity
High-impact leadership role in shaping automation, robotics, and CNC integration strategies for a growing industrial business.
Opportunity to apply both hands-on technical expertise and business strategy skills to real-world customer challenges.
Be at the forefront of smart manufacturing, lights-out automation, and digital transformation.
Competitive compensation package with base salary of $175K–$200K plus bonus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management, Management, and Project Management
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Required Skill Profession
Other General