Automation Product Manager

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at

Location:

Mississauga

Employment Status:  Salary Full-Time

Function:  Engineering

Pay Range:  $85,871.00 - $

Target Bonus:  10.0%

Req :  29501

Company Mission Statement:
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.

Business Unit:
Lincoln Electric Automation is responsible for providing engineered solutions, integrated systems, and technical support to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing sales efforts specifically focused upon Mechanized (Hard) Automation and Robotic Weld Solutions.

The Department is further responsible for the provision of technical support to direct end‑user customers for service / maintenance contracts and warrant‑related solutions, as well as, troubleshooting and problem solving with respect to customer issues.

Lincoln Electric Automation is expected to deliver results while contributing to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing business activities and priorities, as well as, meeting internal and external customer requirements in a timely, discreet and ethical manner.

Job Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert – Develop expert knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the Mechanized Automation Market

Life Cycle Product Management – Develop a clear and compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and manage a portfolio that addresses market needs and opportunities

Perform Market Research – Manage an ongoing research process to capture voice of customer information, industry trends, competitive intelligence and more

Product Roadmap – Create and maintain a 3-5 year product roadmap that outlines the product line’s development and evolution over time, including feature prioritization

Business Case Creation – Work independently or with sales manager to propose data driven product improvements or new product designs which drive incremental sales, profit and market share

Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams and international automation divisions, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and successful product development and launch

New Product Launches – Coordinate with Sales Manager and Marketing Manager to plan and execute product launches, including marketing strategies, communication plans, and sales enablement

Product Training & Support – Provide technical product support for end‑users, distributors, trainers and Lincoln personnel on relevant product lines

Mature Product Management – Manage and lead a broad range of activities which include creating strategic product promotions, managing inventory forecasting, assessing product rationalization and proposing applicable cost reductions

Continuous Improvement – Contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and…