Job Req ID: 27361

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

We're seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager - Generators, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Supermicro's generator product line, including diesel generator sets (gensets), integrated canopies, and service solutions. You will define strategic roadmaps, ensure UL compliance, optimize product quality, and drive market leadership in backup power solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Lifecycle & Strategy

• Own product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategies for diesel generators, ensuring alignment with Supermicro's sustainability goals .
• Manage genset and canopy UL certifications (e.g., UL 2200 for gensets, UL 891 for enclosures), overseeing testing, documentation, and compliance audits.
• Lead product development from concept to end-of-life (EOL), coordinating with engineering, compliance, and manufacturing teams.

Quality & Service Excellence

• Define and enforcegenerator quality standards, including reliability testing, failure analysis, and field performance metrics.
• Develop service support frameworks, including warranty policies, technician training, and spare parts logistics.
• Collaborate with customers to refine product specifications based on operational feedback.

Market & Customer Engagement

• Analyze market trends in backup power solutions, targeting data center, enterprise, and edge computing segments.
• Represent Supermicro at industry events (e.g., energy conferences) and build relationships with key OEMs/ISVs.

Cross-functional Leadership

• • Drive execution of product roadmaps across R&D, sales, and supply chain teams.
  • Develop business cases, financial models, and KPIs to track market share and profitability.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years in product management, with 5+ years focused on diesel generators, backup power systems, or critical infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in UL certification processes for gensets/canopies and regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA Tier 4, EU Stage V).
• Experience in generator quality control, field service operations, and technical support frameworks.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of genset architecture, engine dynamics (e.g., Cummins, Caterpillar), and canopy integration.
• Familiarity with data center power redundancy (N+1, 2N) and grid resiliency solutions.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis for product failures and warranty management.

Leadership Skills

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate with C-suite stakeholders.
• Track record of building customer-driven product strategies and market differentiation.

Salary Range

$200,000 - $240,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.