Job Description

As a certified Great Place to Work\xc2\xae, Rittal Limited believes that every single team member plays an important role in contributing to our success. We are passionate about creating a fun, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive.

We are the Canadian subsidiary for the world\'s leading system supplier for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software and services and are present in more than 90 percent of all sectors worldwide, from government data centres to automotive production lines, manufacturing facilities, mines, greenhouses, ships; even the Vatican library and CERN!

What we offer

• Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• DSPS RRSP matching
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Learning and development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off including sick days and a day off on your birthday

We are currently looking for a goal-oriented, self-motivated individual to fill the position of Product Manager - Energy and Power Solutions reporting to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills along with the ability to communicate effectively, meet deadlines and work well in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accelerate Rittal\'s activities in the area of Energy & Power Solutions
• Market and trend analyses: Using current market trends as a source of new business opportunities.
• Complete competitive analyses and comparisons
• Identification of the benefit drivers for the customer and specification of the resulting product requirements
• Development of optimal product feature sets (price vs. function) and achievement of the maximum standardization
• Define product and novelty strategies to meet market requirements.
• Modularization of long-lived products - quick adaptation to individual customer requirements and changing market requirements or adaptation to local market requirements
• Partner management: Establish contacts with partner companies, strategic suppliers, universities, and other institutions.
• Product marketing: Definition of market launch packages (trade fair concepts, advertising activities, training, PR, etc.)
• Strategic partner of the regional business manager but can also function as a service provider for the regions and countries
• Design and consulting on MCP builds from schematics to rough concepts all the way through the process until final approvals and drawings
• Design of custom busbar components and drawings for fabrication with P. Eng seal
• Working with technical group to support complex power distribution BOM generation, drawings, models and layouts.
• Involved with the working group Energy and Power to be their technical liaison to Germany and the expert in the details behind all approvals and components.

What you bring

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering with P Eng designation required.
• Strong technical understanding of the development of products and knowledge in the fields of mechanics and electrical engineering
• Strong business knowledge (especially in the areas of marketing, controlling, market analyses)
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and make continuous improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to resolve conflicts and create win-win situations
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of various software programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Good analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of cUL / CSA standards (Industrial Control Panels, Motor Controls, Switchboards)
• Industry knowledge and contacts in the "Energy & Power" environment
• French language skills would be preferred but not required.

Salary Range

• $70000 - $100000 / year

Our success depends on our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of the communities where we work and live. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided upon request.

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