WAGO

Product Manager - Automation Control & Networking

WAGO  •  Germantown, WI (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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WAGO Corporation is seeking a Product Manager for Automation Controls and Networking. This role will lead the development and execution of messaging strategy, guide product launches, and serve as a key interface with both sales teams and customers. You will also drive roadmap contributions by defining new features and products tailored to the Americas market. Product responsibilities include PLCs, IP20 and IP67 distributed I/O systems, and Ethernet-based networking devices. This position is based in Germantown Wisconsin.

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans-life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Experience and Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial automation market
• Experience with PLC devices and Ethernet switches is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Achieve and surpass revenue goals for the assigned product portfolio
• Research and analyze market trends, customer challenges, and competitive dynamics, converting insights into actionable product initiatives
• Define and prioritize product features, technology enhancements, and platform roadmap evolution across mechanical, electrical, firmware, cybersecurity, and communication standards
• Maintain accurate and up to date product data, including forecasts, pricing, configurations, and supporting documentation
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert Automation and networking platforms, supporting sales teams, channel partners, and strategic customers
• Manage locally developed automation product lifecycle
• Develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and competitive positioning that strengthen market presence
• Drive revenue growth through training sessions, webinars, customer presentations, solution materials, and marketing content
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, cost optimization, and proactive lifecycle management
• Work closely with global product managers to ensure portfolio alignment and strategic consistency across regions
• Build and maintain marketing tools and assets to increase brand awareness and product visibility
• Partner with Industry Managers to promote cross selling opportunities and expand product adoption within targeted vertical markets
• Must be able to travel on an airplane within North America and internationally
• Minimum 25% travel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About WAGO

The WAGO Group is a leading global supplier in the fields of connection and automation technology and interface electronics. As a family business, the company has developed continuously since its foundation in 1951. Today, the Group employs around 9,000 people worldwide, including around 4,400 in Germany, where the headquarters are located in Minden in East Westphalia and another site in Sondershausen in Thuringia. In 2024, the WAGO Group recorded a turnover of 1.24 billion euros.

WAGO's products are used worldwide in industrial plants, energy supply, process and building technology, mechanical and plant engineering and transportation technology. They play a decisive role in situations where electrical cables need to be connected or complex automation systems need to be controlled. The reliability and safety of WAGO products help to ensure that devices and systems function smoothly.

The WAGO Group consists of nine international production and sales locations, 19 additional sales companies and the software expert M&M Software. In addition, the company has representatives in over 80 countries, giving it a global presence. Since its founding in 1951, WAGO has continuously expanded its production capacities. In addition to its headquarters in Minden (North Rhine-Westphalia), the company has been producing in Roissy (France) since 1971, in Domdidier (Switzerland) since 1977, in Milwaukee (USA) since 1979 and in Sondershausen in Thuringia and in Tokyo, Japan since 1990. Further production sites have been established in Delhi, India, since 1995 and in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, and Wroclaw, Poland, since 1997.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Minden, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wago.com
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