Product Owner, Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment

SMT Inc.

Product Owner/Senior Mechanical Engineer at Rise Power Systems developing mission-critical power distribution equipment. Leading product strategy and mechanical design for low-voltage electrical solutions.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and product management for low voltage electrical equipment, with a strong focus on compliance, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Mechanical DesignProduct OwnershipSolidWorks ProficiencyLow-Voltage Power Systems KnowledgeAgile Methodology Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisDesign For ManufacturabilityTechnical DocumentationProduct Lifecycle ManagementBill Of Materials DevelopmentPrototypingTesting And ValidationRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFeedback GatheringProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwarePLM SystemsThermal Management SolutionsElectrical Assembly Design

Industry Keywords

Power Distribution EquipmentSwitchgearLow-Voltage SystemsUL ComplianceNEC StandardsIEC StandardsANSI Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define product vision and lifecycle strategy for low voltage electrical equipment (RPP/HDPP/CDP)
Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing customer requirements, safety, cost, and schedule working with Product Management and Sales
Translate customer and market needs into detailed technical requirements and specifications
Partner with sales, product management, field engineers, and customers to gather feedback and define product improvements
Support go-to-market activities including technical documentation, training, and product positioning
Lead mechanical design of enclosures, busbar structures, cable management, and thermal solutions
Develop CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for production
Perform thermal and structural analysis for high-power electrical assemblies
Ensure designs meet requirements for heat dissipation, fault conditions, and mechanical integrity
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization
Collaborate with electrical and firmware engineers on layout, clearances, and integration
Lead design reviews and ensure alignment across disciplines
Oversee prototyping, testing (thermal, short-circuit, environmental), and validation
Manage engineering changes and product releases
Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as UL, NEC, IEC, and ANSI
Support certification processes and regulatory submissions
Monitor field performance and lead root cause analysis for failures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical knowledge strongly preferred)
3+ years of experience in power distribution equipment, switchgear, or similar products
Proven experience in both product ownership/product management and hands-on mechanical design
Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, including PDUs, RPPs, and switchboards
Proficiency in SolidWorks and PLM systems
Experience working in cross-functional Agile or stage-gate environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote
As needed travel to customers and Rise locations