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Career at Bourns:

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

Job Description:

Bourns is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, integrated solutions, and systems serving a wide range of industries worldwide. For over 75 years, Bourns has built a reputation for innovation, quality, technical excellence, and customer focus. We are committed to developing advanced technologies that help our customers solve complex engineering challenges while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

About the Opportunity

Bourns is seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Manager – Custom Magnetics Americas to lead the growth, profitability, and long-term business strategy of our Custom Magnetics product portfolio across North America. This highly visible leadership role will partner closely with customers, manufacturing sites, engineering teams, sales organizations, and executive leadership to define product strategy, identify new market opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with technical expertise to develop product roadmaps, manage P&L performance, evaluate emerging market trends, and help shape the future direction of our Custom Magnetics business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives.
• Own product line financial performance, including forecasting, pricing strategies, cost management, and profitability improvements.
• Lead strategic planning efforts, including annual business plans, five-year growth initiatives, and quarterly business updates.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, operations, and sales teams to ensure successful product execution.
• Establish product development priorities and technology roadmaps aligned with customer and market needs.
• Manage product line resource planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, semiconductor partners, suppliers, and industry organizations.
• Support applications engineering and laboratory activities to deliver innovative customer solutions.
• Represent Bourns in industry associations, technical forums, and standards organizations.
• Participate in the selection and development of key technical and business personnel. [Job

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• MBA or advanced degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in electronics manufacturing, engineering, product management, marketing, or related technical business leadership roles.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and business management experience.
• Experience working directly with customers and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product development, market analysis, and commercial strategy.
• Experience in the electrification market is highly desirable.
• Broad leadership and management experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong strategic planning and business development capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to drive profitable business decisions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-focused solutions.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment.
• Cultural awareness and experience working with international teams.

Why Join Bourns?

At Bourns, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of a global product portfolio while working alongside talented professionals across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and business leadership. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to innovative technologies serving customers around the world.

Hiring Range $160,000 - $175,000 DOE The ideal candidate will be located in the Dallas, Texas area.

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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