Head of Product Innovation

We are seeking a Product Manager with strong software and imaging experience to lead the definition, development, and lifecycle management of advanced imaging systems. This role is ideal for someone who can seamlessly bridge camera hardware, control software, and application-focused solutions. It will be highly collaborative, working onsite with engineering and application teams and with products at all stages of development. You will serve as the voice of the customer, translating diverse high-speed imaging use cases into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs while partnering closely with software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams.

Lifecycle ownership of high-speed imaging systems, including camera hardware and control/analysis software

Actively contribute to camera and imaging system roadmaps, representing core customer needs and targeting the development of market verticals

Product Development

Creation and maintenance of detailed user stories grounded in camera workflows, advocating for intuitive, efficient camera operation and workflow‑based UX

Close collaboration with Project Management to align requirements, milestones and deliverables

Validation of system behavior through direct use of cameras in lab and field environments to ensure image quality, timing, synchronization and features align with customer use cases

Support camera and system level product launches by aligning launch schedule with hardware and software readiness.

Contribute launch materials including training materials, customer messaging and technical communications.

Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Optics, Physics, or a closely related engineering discipline)

machine vision, scientific imaging, high‑speed imaging, industrial cameras or similar)

Willingness to travel periodically to customer locations

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. Interest in photography, imaging technology and/or scientific instrumentation

Experience with camera control software, data acquisition, image processing, or analysis tools

Experience in industrial, scientific, aerospace, automotive, or defense imaging markets

Experience managing products that include both hardware and software components

Experience writing clear user stories and requirements for software teams, including the UX/UI design components

Phantom High-Speed is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Phantom High-Speed, designs and manufactures advanced measurement tools that empower engineers, researchers, and innovators to visualize motion too fast for the human eye. Our proprietary CMOS sensor technology delivers unmatched speed, precision, and image quality—making Phantom cameras the trusted choice across science, product developing, defense, academia, and government‑ research facilities. With a legacy of innovation dating back to 1950 and a commitment to listening to our customers, Phantom continues to lead the high-speed imaging industry. We don’t just capture motion—we help the world understand it. To learn more, and the diverse applications and markets we serve, please go to

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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