Product Owner / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment
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
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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
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