Product Manager

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Product Manager to join our team in Rochester, New York Allient-Rochester specializes in advanced motion control and integrated automation solutions that serve OEMs across industries such as aerospace & defense, medical, semiconductor equipment, e-mobility & logistics, industrial automation, and packaging. We are seeking a driven Product Manager to lead the growth and lifecycle management of our integrated automation products and solutions. This role will be instrumental in bridging customer needs, market opportunities, and engineering capabilities. The Product Manager will focus on two strategic areas:Leading product roadmap and new product requirements in collaboration with engineering development teams for servo drives, controls, and software.Driving new product initiatives for value-added mechatronic sub-systems using motors, drives, and controls from across Allient’s business units.Additionally, this role is central to the launch of Allient Rochester’s new high-performance DC servo motors and control platforms. The Product Manager will define product roadmaps, identify application opportunities, and help position these solutions in competitive markets. Apply nowResponsibilities:Own the product lifecycle for motion and automation solutions, from concept through commercialization and ongoing support.Gather, analyze, and prioritize customer requirements, market trends, and competitive insights.Define product roadmaps and business cases aligned with strategic growth objectives.Collaborate with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into product specifications and technical features.Support application engineering and business development teams with tools, training, and materials to enable customer success.Work with marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and collateral for new product introductions.Partner with sales to identify target customers, early adopters, and pilot programs for new product launches.Contribute to proposals, customer presentations, and bid responses as a subject matter expert.Track product performance, margins, and adoption to guide continuous improvement.Provide leadership in servo sizing, motion control architectures, and IEC 61131 programming requirements to ensure product competitiveness.Advocate for usability, serviceability, and technical excellence in every product release.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field. MBA a plus.5+ years of product management, application engineering, or business development experience in motion control, automation, or electro-mechanical systems.Strong technical knowledge of servo drives, motors, motion controllers, and automation components.Familiarity with servo sizing, tuning, and IEC 61131 programming environments.Experience working directly with customers to define requirements and deliver solutions.Proven success in product launches, market development, or lifecycle management.Excellent communication skills for working across engineering, sales, and executive stakeholders.Strong analytical skills with ability to balance technical trade-offs with business priorities.Python programming experience a plus (test automation, simulation, or integration).Willingness to travel up to 25%, including customer visits and regular presence at the Rochester, NY site.Don't let this opportunity pass you by - APPLY TODAYTo learn more about Allient Inc. visit www.Allient.comAllient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.