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ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint. 

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Role Overview:

ERock is seeking a Product Manager for Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear to lead the technical and commercial strategy for this critical product area. This role sits within the product organization and works closely with engineering, procurement, operations, sales, and external suppliers. This is a hands-on, highly cross-functional role. The Product Manager will own the switchgear roadmap, define technical requirements, guide supplier strategy, and ensure products meet performance, cost, schedule, and customer requirements across ERock’s solutions portfolio.

Key Responsibilities: 

Product Strategy and Ownership

• Own the LV and MV switchgear product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals
• Define product vision, use cases, and success metrics for switchgear platforms
• Evaluate make vs buy decisions and supplier partnerships for switchgear solutions
• Drive standardization while allowing flexibility for project-specific needs

Technical Leadership

• Act as the technical product owner for LV and MV switchgear systems
• Work closely with Project Engineers to define functional and technical requirements including ratings, protection schemes, controls integration, compliance and safety
• Review designs, drawings, and specifications in collaboration with engineering teams
• Ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards including UL, ANSI, IEEE and NEC
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for field or manufacturing issues

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to deliver switchgear solutions
• Partner with sales and solutions engineering to support bids, customer discussions, and technical clarifications
• Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure manufacturability, lead times, and quality targets are met

Commercial and Supplier Management

• Support cost modeling, pricing inputs, and margin improvement initiatives
• Work with supply chain to evaluate suppliers, negotiate technical scopes, and improve delivery performance
• Assess total cost of ownership including capital cost, reliability, serviceability, and lifecycle impacts
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies

Lifecycle Management

• Manage products from concept through deployment and end of life
• Drive continuous improvement based on field performance, customer feedback, and operational data
• Maintain product documentation, specifications, and configuration standards

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with LV and MV switchgear, power distribution, or electrical systems
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and protection concepts
• Experience working with cross functional teams in a technical product or engineering role
• Ability to balance technical depth with business and commercial considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in product management, systems engineering, or technical program management
• Familiarity with generator integration, microgrids, or mission-critical power systems
• Experience working with switchgear manufacturers or EPC environments
• MBA or business coursework is a plus but not required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept 

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”