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Low Voltage Drive Product Manager

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Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Low Voltage Drive Product Manager is responsible for the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product linesfrom strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization.

This role serves as the central cross-functional leader, aligning product development, sales, application engineering, and operations to deliver differentiated solutions that meet market needs and drive business growth.

Core Objective: Drive global product strategy and portfolio execution while accelerating market adoption and lifecycle value of the Low Voltage Drive product line.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Portfolio Management:

• Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments.
• Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities.
• Translate application and customer requirements into product specifications and value propositions

Product Development Leadership

• Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization
• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met
• Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics
• Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations

Global Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO)
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability
• Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication

Go-to-Market and Commercial Execution

• Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches
• Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials
• Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities

Product Lifecycle Management

• Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback
• Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements
• Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions

Voice of Customer & Market Insights

• Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies
• Use insights to inform product strategy and innovation priorities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product management or related roles in automation or industrial systems
• Experience with motor controls required
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and product launches
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, and gearing technologies
• Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios in global markets
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting application-driven product development

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 15%

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website:

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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.