KEMET Corporation

Technical Product Manager - Pulse Electronics

KEMET Corporation$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum 5 years in product management/design engineering, ideally in semiconductor or power supply design.
  • Experience in product marketing, project management, and business development.
  • Strong magnetic theory knowledge; hands-on transformer design preferred.
  • Power electronics background and familiarity with engineering or simulation tools preferred.
  • Ability to address customer technical questions with product, competitor, and pricing insights.
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and customer-focused, comfortable working across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive growth of power magnetics in the Automotive business.
  • Respond promptly to customer and Sales needs regarding product selection and application support.
  • Translate customer requirements and market insights into product opportunities.
  • Support new product design-in and validation for customer applications.
  • Manage new business opportunities through communication and meetings.
  • Coordinate with factories, R&D, Sales, and Marketing on trends and product capabilities.
  • Represent YAGEO at trade shows and industry events.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment valuing innovation and teamwork.
  • Inclusive culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Career growth opportunities with training and mentorship access.
  • Work-life balance support through flexible practices and wellness initiatives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement programs.
  • Global impact contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies.
Full Job Description
Summary

Pulse Electronics / YAGEO is seeking a Technical Product Manager within the Detroit, MI area. This role will support the growth of our Automotive business across North America, working closely with customers and internal teams to identify new opportunities, support business development initiatives, and help drive product strategy. The Technical Product Manager will serve as an important connection between customer needs, market opportunities, and our technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive growth of power magnetics-including inductors, transformers, chokes, and filters-within the Automotive business.
  • Respond promptly to customer and Sales needs, including product selection, technical questions, and application support.
  • Translate customer requirements, market trends, and competitive insights into actionable product opportunities.
  • Support new product design-in and validation for customer applications.
  • Manage new business opportunities through customer communications, onsite and virtual meetings, and the corporate Salesforce tool.
  • Coordinate with factories, R&D, Sales, and Marketing on customer trends, product capabilities, positioning, and sales materials.
  • Represent YAGEO at trade shows and industry events.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management and/or design engineering, preferably with a semiconductor company or with power supply design.
  • Experience in product marketing, project management, and business development.
  • Strong knowledge of magnetic theory; hands-on transformer design experience preferred.
  • Power electronics background and familiarity with engineering or simulation tools preferred.
  • Ability to address customer technical questions with clear product, competitor, and pricing insights.
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative, customer-focused, and comfortable working across functions.

Location & Work Type
  • Detroit, MI - United States
  • Full Time
  • Requires up to 25% travel

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we offer
  • Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
  • Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
  • Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
  • Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About KEMET Corporation

KEMET Corporation is a global supplier of electronic components. The company produces tantalum, aluminum, multilayer ceramic, film, paper, polymer electrolytic, and supercapacitors. KEMET also manufactures electromechanical devices, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and inductors. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, communications, consumer, defense and aerospace, industrial, medical, and alternative energy. KEMET has manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and its products are sold worldwide through a network of distributors and direct sales channels.
Learn more about KEMET Corporation
Size
4,939 employees
Market Cap
$1,590
Industry
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+890%
NASDAQ

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