Senior Product Engineer
About the role
About Industrial Electric Manufacturing
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
Position Summary
The Senior Product Engineer is a key member of the Product Engineering team, responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for medium voltage power distribution products throughout all phases of product development, qualification, and manufacturing. This role ensures product integrity, compliance with industry standards, and successful lifecycle management. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide technical guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams and junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary point of contact (POC) and subject matter expert (SME) for medium and/or low voltage power distribution products
- Focus on testing and qualifying new products and processes, supporting the transition of those products and processes into manufacturing
- Assist in the coordination and management of new product introduction schedules and activities, and cross-product issues throughout the product life cycle
- Develop, maintain, and finalize engineering documentation for production and commercial use
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering) to align product engineering activities with business objectives
- Work with suppliers for product maintenance activities including product obsolescence and redesign
- Provide engineering leadership and technical support across the entire product lifecycle, including continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop training materials for internal teams and customers on product features and applications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in power distribution equipment or a closely related industry
- Competency with medium voltage switchgear products design and manufacturing, including knowledge of industry standards (UL 1558, 1008, ANSI C37.20 and NEC/CEC)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
- Skilled in collaboration and problem-solving in ambiguous situations
- Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams