Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- Product
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Karben, Mündersbach
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop global product strategies for robotic MIG/MAG welding systems, collaborate with customers and R&D, and spearhead innovative projects to optimize and automate the welding process.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- The Global Product Manager - MIG/MAG Robotics & Automated Systems is responsible for the global strategy, development, and performance of EWM's robotic and automated welding portfolio.
- This role acts as the central interface between market, customers, R&D, sales, marketing, and production, ensuring a technologically leading and commercially successful product portfolio.
- The role combines strategic product ownership, technology leadership, and cross-functional execution in a global matrix organization.
- Define and drive the global product strategy for robotic MIG/MAG and automation solutions.
- Manage the full product lifecycle and portfolio performance.
- Translate market trends and customer needs into product requirements (MRD/PRD).
- Prioritize innovation and value engineering initiatives.
- Monitor trends in robotics, automation, Industry 4.0, and digital welding.
- Conduct competitive analysis and identify growth opportunities.
- Evaluate new application fields and emerging markets.
- Partner with R&D to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Support development of welding processes, systems, and automation interfaces.
- Lead validation, prototyping, and industrialization activities.
- Contribute to cost, performance, and quality improvements.
- Define global launch and positioning strategies.
- Support sales teams with training, tools, and technical content.
- Develop marketing and application materials.
- Support key projects, tenders, and strategic opportunities.
- Work closely with OEMs, integrators, and key customers.
- Support automation projects and pilot installations.
- Collect and integrate market feedback into product development.
- Ensure portfolio profitability, margins, and cost optimization.
- Build business cases for new developments and investments.
- Track KPIs, forecasts, and portfolio performance.
- Represent EWM at global events, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
- Communicate product strategy and value propositions internally and externally.
- Collaborate closely with global sales, marketing, service, and production teams.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in engineering (welding, mechanical, electrical, automation or similar).
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of industrial robotics (ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa).
- Knowledge of automation, welding systems, and digital manufacturing trends.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication.
- Proactive, structured, and international mindset.
- Fluent English and German language knowledge are required.
Experience
- Experience in MIG/MAG welding and/or robotic welding applications.
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What we offer
- Global ownership of a high-end robotic welding portfolio.
- Strong influence on future automation and welding technologies.
- Direct involvement in advanced industrial applications and innovation.
- High exposure to global customers, R&D, and strategic decision-making.
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This is your employer
ESAB Welding & Cutting GmbH
ESAB Welding & Cutting GmbH is one of the world's leading providers of welding and cutting equipment as well as welding consumables, boasting over 110 years of innovation history. The company offers advanced solutions for welding automation, cutting technology, and related technologies, and operates as part of the global ESAB Corporation.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Global Product Manager RoboMIG & Automated Systems
- Location
- Karben, Mündersbach
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
