What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Configuration Specialist position at industrialelectricmanufacturing?
About IEM
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B in annual sales and 10,000 commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
Position Summary
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Product Configuration Specialist role will support product configurable options for the Pre-Engineered Product offers. This position will be a part of the Products team and coordinate directly with Product Engineering to manage predetermined options for standardized products.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Product Configuration Specialist position with include but not be limited to the following functions:
- Create configurable design packages and bills of materials for low voltage pre-engineered products in coordination with Product Engineering, Sales, and Applications teams.
- Maintain organization of modular electrical and mechanical design packages.
- Update engineering records and load new configuration’s BOMs into ERP system.
- Coordinate design production releases with Operations team including Process Engineering, Production Leads, Planning, Procurement, and Quality.
- Collaborate with venders for product maintenance activities including component obsolescence and redesign. Coordinate action plans with internal teams to support product line maintenance needs.
- Keep accurate records of design configurations and bill of material updates.
- Utilize engineering change management and revision control procedures.
- Update technical product documentation.
COMPETENCIES:
- Familiarity with electrical distribution products.
- Ability to be flexible with multi-tasking and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related science field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the power distribution equipment or close-related industry, preferably directly with low voltage panelboards, switchboards, or switchgear.
Why Join IEM
At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
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