Product Engineering Manager - Switchboard
Accelevation · Miamisburg, Ohio, United States
Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Product Engineering Manager will lead the end-to-end development of UL 891–compliant low-voltage switchboards while managing a multidisciplinary engineering team. They are responsible for defining product specifications, overseeing certification processes, and ensuring alignment with data center power distribution requirements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and possess 7–10+ years of experience in electrical distribution equipment design. Deep knowledge of UL 891, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards is required, along with proven leadership experience.
Benefits
Full description
Product Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Switchboards
Location: Miamisburg, OH – Onsite
About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.
Your Impact
As Product Engineering Manager, you will own the end-to-end development of our UL 891–compliant low-voltage switchboard product line. Your leadership will ensure our products meet the reliability, scalability, and efficiency demands of modern data center environments while advancing innovation across the portfolio.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of UL 891–compliant low-voltage switchboards and related products
- Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers
- Ensure compliance with UL 891, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and other applicable standards and codes
- Own the product roadmap and partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver on time and within budget
- Define product specifications, materials, and component requirements
- Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and certification with UL and other agencies
- Collaborate with Sales and customers to incorporate data center power distribution requirements
- Provide technical support to sales, marketing, production, and field service teams
- Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and competitive products to drive continuous improvement
- Maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, drawings, specifications, and test reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 7–10+ years of experience designing low-voltage switchboards, panelboards, or electrical distribution equipment
- 3+ years of people leadership or engineering management experience
- Deep knowledge of UL 891, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards
- Experience developing products for data center environments
- Experience managing UL certification processes and working directly with UL representatives
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and engage directly with customers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with lean manufacturing and design-for-manufacturability principles
- Knowledge of data center architectures and power distribution strategies
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, busbar systems, and enclosure design
- Familiarity with PLCs, metering, and smart grid technologies
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace
Our Core Values
- Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
- Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
- Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
- Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
- Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.