Product Manager, DC​/DC Converter

Product Manager, DC/DC Converter – SMA America

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At SMA America
, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, we’ve been developing innovative solar technology that simplifies, secures, and enhances the performance of photovoltaic systems — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy.
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Whether you’re a sales expert, service pro, or engineering innovator, if you’re ready to join a purpose-driven team committed to shaping the future of energy —
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The Product Manager, DC/DC Converter has two main functions. The first (80%) is to lead the development, performance, and strategic direction of SMA’s utility‑scale DC‑coupled products based on the Dynapower line. The second (20%) is to act as the main point of contact for the U.S. manufacturing partner on product‑management related topics. The role bridges product management, service analytics, and cross‑organizational coordination to ensure technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness, serving as the primary liaison between SMA’s U.S. manufacturing partner and the central product‑management team.

• Control the lifecycle of the DPS DC/DC converter for utility‑scale applications, driving feature development, cost control, documentation updates, and market alignment in close cooperation with the supplier.
• Serve as the primary contact person for product‑related inquiries across Service, Support, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Pre‑Sales teams.
• Continuously enhance product functionality in cooperation with the supplier based on feedback from Sales, Service, Applications Engineering, and direct customer input.
• Conduct competitive research on DC‑coupled system architectures to identify market opportunities and inform product positioning.
• Support the analysis of site‑wide DPS issues across multiple installations to identify systemic trends and root causes in cooperation with Supplier Quality.
• Collaborate with OEM partner Dynapower and SMA Engineering to develop and deploy new DPS firmware and optimized settings.
• Participate in regular cross‑functional meetings with Dynapower to track progress on open service and engineering items.
• Monitor service case history to uncover patterns and drive improvements in both product design and service processes.
• Produce a monthly DPS Demand Plan Report to support internal planning, inventory management, and forecast accuracy.
• Develop and present monthly KPI updates for SMA America’s Large Scale Management Team, tracking: DPS failure rates, case volumes (opened/closed), open and forecasted orders.
• Ensure continued compliance of the product to meet U.S. market requirements, including regulatory compliance in close cooperation with the HQ product‑management team.
• On a case‑by‑case basis, support the DVS String with local market feedback, customer needs, and competitor insights.
• Provide product expertise to local sales, service, and marketing teams in cooperation with the DVS String PM staff.
• Support product launches, training sessions, and customer events in the U.S.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MBA is a plus or commercial experience.

• 5‑7 years’ experience in a similar, relevant field.
• Experience with firmware development cycles and control system tuning.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of competitive dynamics in solar, storage, and utility‑scale energy markets.

• Proven experience in product management, service engineering, or technical program coordination…