Product Engineer - Rack PDU

Product Engineer – Rack PDU

The Product Engineer – Rack PDU provides technical leadership and product expertise to support both new product development and sustaining engineering activities for the Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) product line. The Product Engineer - Rack PDU ensures products meet design specifications, performance requirements, and market expectations while driving continuous improvement in quality, cost, and reliability. The Product Engineer - Rack PDU collaborates cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, services and field teams, and plays a key role in product lifecycle management, cost optimization, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage products throughout their full lifecycle, from introduction through end-of-life.
• Capture and communicate field performance data and lessons learned to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with design teams to define and execute validation test plans to verify product performance and features.
• Analyze product costs and identify value engineering opportunities, including evaluation of alternate components and materials.
• Provide technical support for customer-specific applications and assist field and service teams in resolving product issues.
• Act as regional representative for Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes, including initiating, reviewing, and approving changes.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and refine product specifications.
• Support manufacturing operations with technical expertise, including troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and test reports in accordance with company standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power components and systems.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and processes.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional Enhancement)

• Experience with rack-mounted power distribution systems or data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (UL, IEC, etc.).
• Experience supporting global manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Analytical thinking and cost optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

This role may involve collaboration with global teams, manufacturing sites, and customer locations. Occasional travel may be required.

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