Senior Product Engineer

About IEM

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

The MV Product Engineer position with include but not be limited to the following functions:

• Primary point of contact (POC) and subject matter experts (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. Coordinate action plans with internal teams to support product maintenance needs.


• 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, or 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 and 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.


• Highly effective written and verbal communication.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD tools and ERP systems.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Workplace Conditions

• Office and manufacturing floor environment; occasional travel to supplier sites, customer locations and IEM locations may be required.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Compensation 

The salary range for this role is $95,000 -$182,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Location

This position is available in multiple locations, including Vancouver (CAN), Tualatin (OR), Franklin (TN), Fremont (CA), Jacksonville (FL), and Remote.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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