Product Owner ? Hardware and Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Product Owner – Hardware & Equipment to define and drive the vision, roadmap, and development of our hardware and equipment products from concept through series production. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, business stakeholders, and customers to ensure our products deliver maximum value, meet market needs, and are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy
  • Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, aligned with company strategy
  • Gather and structure requirements from customers, market research, and internal teams
  • Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation

• Backlog & Requirements Management
  • Translate requirements into epics, user stories, and clear acceptance criteria
  • Prioritize the product backlog, balancing value, risk, cost, and time to market

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and supply chain teams
  • Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, customers, and leadership
  • Represent product interests in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and planning sessions

• Technical Oversight
  • Evaluate trade-offs between technical solutions, manufacturability, cost, and quality
  • Oversee all stages of product development from design through production readiness

• Delivery & Performance Monitoring
  • Track product progress, team performance, and key metrics
  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments

• Stakeholder Communication
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership
  • Ensure goals, priorities, and dependencies remain transparent across teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification
• 3–5+ years of professional experience in hardware product development, electronics development, systems engineering, or technical project management
• Solid understanding of PCB design, electronic assemblies, EMC, mechanics, power supply, manufacturing processes, component availability, and cost considerations
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and product backlog management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment