Product Management Engineer
About The Position
Join Emerson’s Liquid Analysis team in Shakopee, Minnesota, as a Product Manager. The role focuses primarily on defining and launching the next-generation transmitter platform while managing the lifecycle of existing process analytical equipment products. These products support water quality, life sciences, industrial safety, and other industries worldwide. The role turns customer needs and market insight into product strategy, requirements, and successful launches. It works with engineering, sales, marketing, service, operations, supply chain, and global cross-functional teams to manage products from concept through launch and throughout their lifecycle, while monitoring performance and strengthening competitiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 8 years of applicable experience in marketing, technical sales, product design, product management, or a similar field.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field; an MBA or master’s degree is a plus.
- Product management or product marketing experience with industrial instrumentation, process automation, or analytical measurement products.
- Knowledge of liquid analysis measurements such as pH/ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity, as well as transmitters and process instrumentation.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and digital integration, such as HART, Modbus, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
- Demonstrated success taking new products from concept through launch, including defining requirements and building business cases.
- Strong financial acumen, including market sizing, pricing, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
- Experience with stage-gate or similar new product development processes.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and business tradeoffs clearly to customers, sales, engineering, and leadership.
- Experience applying AI-assisted tools and approaches to improve market analysis, customer insight, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Lead voice-of-customer, market, and competitive analysis to define product requirements and identify portfolio opportunities.
- Build business cases for new products and enhancements, including market sizing, pricing, revenue forecasts, and investment needs.
- Work with engineering and development teams to translate market requirements into product specifications and guide products from concept to launch.
- Own product roadmaps and lifecycle management for assigned products, recommending enhancements, line extensions, and planned obsolescence.
- Develop value propositions, positioning, messaging, and sales tools with sales and marketing.
- Plan and coordinate product launches and ensure readiness across sales, service, operations, and supply chain partners.
- Monitor product performance, profitability, and customer feedback, and drive actions to strengthen competitiveness.
- Support global sales teams with product expertise, competitive insights, and application guidance for key customer opportunities.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to build alignment, make business tradeoffs, and advance complex work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Profit-sharing retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
- Career development support, including mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
