Industrial Automation Product Manager

Full-time, Permanent

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Location:
Hybrid
Turin, Italy

Industrial automation is evolving and Arduino is building the tools that make it smarter, more connected, and reliably scalable. We’re looking for a Product Manager for Industrial Automation Solutions to lead the expansion of our growing industrial portfolio.

In this role, you’ll shape Arduino’s future in the industrial space, owning the roadmap of our flagship products already adopted by engineers and system integrators worldwide, while also driving the design and launch of new hardware and software solutions for factory automation, intelligent infrastructure, and edge computing.

This is a strategic, hands-on position where you’ll turn real-world industrial challenges into robust, user-friendly, and future-proof products. Working closely with engineering, design, and business teams, you’ll define product strategy, prioritize features, and deliver solutions that bring meaningful value to the industrial ecosystem.

This position will be based at our operational headquarters in Turin, Italy.

What we offer

  • A challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with a modern vision and talented teams.
  • A competitive salary (and benefits) that values people skills and experience.
  • A young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange.
  • Individual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training.
  • Flexible working hours and working locations, we value work-life balance!
  • A meaningful work opportunity in a mission-driven company committed to empowering people around the world.

And if you live near one of our offices…

  • Ping pong and football tournaments (sport or gym benefit is also included for everyone!).
  • Seasonal celebrations, happy hours, and everyday drinks and snacks at the office.
  • Sunny rooftop lunch breaks and hamacas for relaxation and concentration.

What you'll work on

Shape the Vision

  • Contribute in the roadmap definition and management for the Industrial Automation products in alignment with company priorities
  • Identify new product opportunities through market research, user insights, and competitive analysis
  • Turn ideas into actionable product strategies, aligned with Arduino’s mission and user needs

Drive Development

  • Translate product goals into technical and usability requirements and collaborate with engineering to ensure feasibility
  • Oversee development and industrialization, ensuring consistency with cost, timeline, and quality targets
  • Coordinate with supply chain and operations for prototypes, pre-series, and production ramp-up
  • Ensure that documentation and compliance standards are met for all launches
  • Collaborate with content and support teams to develop key materials, including getting started guides, tutorials, and example projects

Prepare for Go-to-Market and Launch

  • Cooperate with internal functional teams to gather feedback from validation, field testing, and early access programs to fine-tune the product
  • Work with marketing and sales to build product messaging
  • Manage launch materials preparation and deliver product training and enablement to internal stakeholders (primarily sales and marketing) and to external partners (such as value added distributors and system integrators)
  • Contribute to pricing and positioning strategies to ensure differentiation and market fit
  • Align all teams involved to ensure operational readiness at launch

Own the Lifecycle

  • Monitor product performance using customer feedback, usage data, and business KPIs
  • Identify improvements, enhancements, and opportunities for iteration or versioning
  • Support lifecycle decisions, including margin reviews, pricing updates, and end-of-life planning

What you bring

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in industrial automation, Industrial IoT or Building Automation
  • Strong ability to read and interpret hardware schematics to ensure seamless integration and communication with hardware and firmware teams
  • Previous experience managing industrial controllers, PLCs or industrial computers used in factory automation, process control, or infrastructure monitoring
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP) and system integration in factory or field environments
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, marketing, and sales
  • Strong grasp of product lifecycle management, including roadmap definition, product requirements, and release planning
  • Confident in analyzing data and user insights to drive data-informed decisions on prioritization, pricing, and product performance evaluation
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive attitude toward driving product success
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory; proficiency in Italian is a strong plus.

Bonus Points * Experience working with open-source hardware or software projects * Familiarity with Arduino products, including the use of Arduino IDE, libraries, and toolchains * Ability to write or review technical content, such as getting started guides, datasheets, or tutorials * Experience with electronic design tools, including KiCad or Altium * Familiarity with mechanical design considerations such as enclosure requirements, DIN rail compatibility, IP ratings, and thermal/certification constraints for industrial use * Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to dive into new and unfamiliar topics

If you're excited about this role or our company but your background doesn’t align exactly with the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential and may find another opportunity that suits you better!