Job Description: Associate Product Manager – Electronics
Company: BOBSEV Private Limited
Department: Product Management / Electronics Products
Location: India
Job Type: Full\-time
Experience: 1–3 years preferred
Reporting To: Product Manager / Head of Product / Director – Electronics Division
About the Role
BOBSEV is looking for an Associate Product Manager – Electronics to support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of electronic products such as EV chargers, smart switches, smart plugs, UPS systems, water level controllers, PCB\-based products, IoT devices, and energy management products.
The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of electronics hardware, product development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and market requirements. This role will work closely with engineering, PCB design, procurement, manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, and vendor teams.
Key Responsibilities
Product Planning \& Requirements
- Assist in creating Product Requirement Documents
- Collect market, customer, and competitor information
- Define product features, specifications, pricing targets, and use cases
- Support product roadmap planning for electronics and IoT products
- Convert business ideas into clear product requirements for engineering teams
Electronics Product Development
- Coordinate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and PCB design teams
- Track product stages such as concept, prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot production, and mass production
- Help review product design, BOM, enclosure, firmware features, app requirements, and packaging
- Maintain product documents, version history, and technical specifications
Vendor \& Procurement Coordination
- Work with suppliers for components, modules, PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, enclosures, packaging, and testing services
- Assist in comparing vendor quotations, lead times, MOQ, quality, and certifications
- Track BOM cost and help reduce product cost without affecting quality
Testing, Quality \& Certification
- Coordinate product testing such as functional testing, burn\-in testing, safety testing, EMI/EMC, thermal testing, and reliability testing
- Support certification documentation for BIS, WPC, CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, IEC, AIS, and other applicable standards
- Track defects, failures, design changes, and corrective actions
- Work with QA teams to ensure products meet quality standards before launch
Manufacturing \& Launch Support
- Support pilot production and mass production readiness
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams for assembly process, test jigs, work instructions, QC checklist, and packaging
- Assist in product launch planning with sales, marketing, and support teams
- Prepare product datasheets, manuals, training materials, and website content
Product Lifecycle Management
- Maintain product master data, BOM, revisions, supplier information, and certification records
- Track product issues after launch and coordinate improvements
- Support warranty, service, RMA, and customer feedback analysis
- Help plan future product versions and feature upgrades
Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of electronics components, PCB, embedded systems, IoT, power electronics, or electrical products
- Ability to understand technical specifications, datasheets, BOMs, and product drawings
- Strong coordination skills across engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and business teams
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Basic understanding of product development lifecycle
- Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and follow\-ups
- Good Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project tracking skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools is a plus
Preferred Technical Knowledge
Experience or understanding in any of the following is preferred
- EV chargers: 7\.4kW, 22kW, 30kW, 60kW, 120kW, 240kW
- Smart switches, smart plugs, sensors, and IoT products
- UPS, power supplies, rectifier modules, battery systems
- ESP32, WiFi, Bluetooth, relays, MCUs, sensors
- PCB design and SMT assembly process
- Firmware and mobile app product coordination
- BIS, WPC, CE, FCC, RoHS, IEC certification process
- Manufacturing stages: EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot run, mass production
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, ECE, Embedded Systems, Product Design, or related field
- MBA or product management certification is a plus, but not mandatory
- 1–3 years of experience in electronics product development, product coordination, hardware projects, manufacturing, procurement, or technical project management
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone who
- Understands electronics products and can communicate with engineers
- Can manage multiple tasks and follow up with different teams
- Is detail\-oriented and good at documentation
- Can learn quickly and take ownership
- Has interest in building physical products from idea to market
- Can work with vendors, factories, and internal teams
- Is comfortable working in a fast\-growing product company
Key Deliverables
- Product Requirement Documents
- BOM tracking sheets
- Product specification sheets
- Vendor comparison reports
- Prototype and testing status reports
- Certification tracking documents
- Product launch checklist
- User manuals and datasheets
- Product improvement reports
- Product lifecycle records
Performance Metrics
- Timely completion of product development milestones
- Accuracy and completeness of product documentation
- BOM cost tracking and cost reduction support
- Vendor follow\-up and delivery coordination
- Quality issue tracking and closure
- Successful prototype, pilot, and launch support
- Product improvement based on customer and market feedback
Career Growth
This role can grow into
- Product Manager – Electronics
- Product Manager – EV Charging
- Product Manager – IoT Products
- Technical Product Manager
- Program Manager – Electronics Manufacturing
- Head of Product – BE Electronics Division
Job Posting Summary
BOBSEV is hiring an Associate Product Manager – Electronics to support the development and launch of EV chargers, smart switches, UPS systems, IoT devices, and other electronics products. The role involves product planning, requirement documentation, vendor coordination, BOM tracking, testing, certification, manufacturing support, and product launch execution. Candidates with electronics knowledge, strong coordination skills, and interest in product development are preferred.
Pay: ₹342,993\.59 \- ₹656,791\.91 per year
Benefits
Work Location: In person