Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment at SMT INC

United States

Description Rise Power Systems, a division of SMT, Inc., is seeking a Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Distribution Equipment to join our growing team. This is a remote position with as needed travel to customers and Rise locations. Overview This role combines product ownership with deep mechanical engineering expertise to lead the development of mission-critical power distribution equipment, including PDUs, RPPs, and other low-voltage electrical equipment. The position bridges customer needs, product strategy, and hands-on engineering to deliver reliable, compliant, and manufacturable solutions. Requirements Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy 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 Mechanical Engineering Leadership 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 Cross-Functional Execution 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 Compliance & Quality 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 Qualifications 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 Preferred Skills Experience with modular and scalable power systems Knowledge of busbar design, fault-current bracing, and thermal management Experience with UL certification and seismic requirements (e.g., IEEE 693) Background in data centers or other mission-critical environments