Essential Functions
The following duties and responsibilities are essential functions as defined by the ADA, except where noted as "may."
Product Strategy & Roadmap
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Define and own the product roadmap for microturbine systems and distributed energy solutions.
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Lead long-term product strategy for the U.S. market, incorporating customer needs, regulatory requirements, and commercial opportunities.
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Prioritize engineering change requests and product enhancements.
Product Lifecycle Management
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Manage day-to-day product lifecycle questions and decisions.
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Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) release and review processes.
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Ensure product documentation, manuals, and instructions are updated and compliant with U.S. standards.
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Support design, development, testing, launch, and continuous improvement activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineering teams to guide product development.
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Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure product readiness and operational alignment.
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Provide product training for internal and external stakeholders.
Market & Customer Insight
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Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform product strategy and positioning.
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Translate customer requirements and market opportunities into detailed product specifications.
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Support pilot deployments, field validation, and customer feedback loops.
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May support pricing strategy, customer proposals, and technical sales efforts.
New Product Development
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Define specific design targets, features, functions, and pricing.
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Provide fact-based insights and recommendations from market data.
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Support commercialization and scaling of new technologies.
Education and Experience
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical commercial roles.
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Experience with power generation, turbomachinery, distributed energy, or industrial equipment.
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Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
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Proven ability to manage complex hardware-based products through full lifecycle development.
Preferred
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Bachelor’s degree or MBA.
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Experience with microturbine or gas turbine technologies.
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Familiarity with alternative fuels (hydrogen, biogas, syngas).
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Exposure to distributed energy systems, CHP, or grid-connected solutions.
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Experience with digital controls, monitoring systems, or industrial IoT platforms.
Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
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Strong technical and commercial acumen.
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Ability to integrate knowledge across electrical engineering, power electronics, gas turbine processes, turbomachinery, automation systems, and mechanical engineering.
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Understanding of U.S. power markets, including regulatory, commercial, and technical dynamics.
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Strategic thinking and big-picture orientation.
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Effective cross-functional communication and coordination.
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Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
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Organizational skills for managing documentation and product processes.
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Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.