SMA America

Product Manager, DC/DC Converter

SMA America

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $104,000 - $134,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Control the lifecycle of the DPS DC/DC converter for utility-scale applications, driving feature development, cost control, documentation updates, and market alignment in close cooperation with the supplier.
  • Serve as the primary contact person for product-related inquiries across Service, Support, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Pre-Sales teams.
  • Continuously enhance product functionality in cooperation with the supplier based on feedback from Sales, Service, Applications Engineering, and direct customer input.
  • Conduct competitive research on DC-coupled system architectures to identify market opportunities and inform product positioning.
  • Support the analysis of site-wide DPS issues across multiple installations to identify systemic trends and root causes in cooperation with Supplier Quality.
  • Collaborate with OEM partner Dynapower and SMA Engineering to develop and deploy new DPS firmware and optimized settings.
  • Participate in regular cross-functional meetings with Dynapower to track progress on open service and engineering items.
  • Monitor service case history to uncover patterns and drive improvements in both product design and service processes.
  • Produce a monthly DPS Demand Plan Report to support internal planning, inventory management, and forecast accuracy.
  • Develop and present monthly KPI updates for SMA America’s Large Scale Management Team, tracking: DPS failure rates, Case volumes (opened/closed), Open and forecasted orders.
  • Ensure continued compliance of the product to meet U.S. market requirements, including regulatory compliance in close cooperation with the HQ product management team.
  • On case-by-case basis, support the DVS String with local market feedback, customer needs, and competitor insights.
  • Provide product expertise to local sales, service, and marketing teams in cooperation with the DVS String PM staff.
  • Support product launches, training sessions, and customer events in the U.S.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MBA is a plus or commercial experience.
  • 5 - 7 years’ experience in similar, relevant field.
  • Experience with firmware development cycles and control system tuning.
  • Proficiency in technical documentation and KPI reporting.
  • Knowledge of competitive dynamics in solar, storage, and utility-scale energy markets.
  • Proven experience in product management, service engineering, or technical program coordination within the renewable energy or power electronics sector.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex (service) data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external OEM and manufacturing partners.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with international teams.
  • Familiarity with DC-coupled architectures, string inverter systems, and grid-tied energy infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional, international teams.
  • Knowledge of Photovoltaics is required.
  • Experience in managing product lifecycles.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate conceptual goals into actionable tasks.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage (including $0 premium options)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
firmware developmentcontrol system tuningtechnical documentationKPI reportingproduct managementservice engineeringtechnical program coordinationdata analysisproduct lifecycle managementDC-coupled architectures
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementindependent workcollaborationability to translate insightsmatrix organization experienceactionable task translationcustomer engagementtraining facilitation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMBA