Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

Product Technology Manager - Reflow

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCamdenton, MO, USA$145k - $170kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience with end-to-end reflow soldering product development, including concept, design and development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.
Strong understanding of the reflow soldering process and its applications.
Good understanding of reflow solder technology trends.
Knowledge of major reflow products globally.
Experience interacting directly with customers and gathering voice of customer (VoC).
Ability to conceptualize new ideas based on marketing and customer requirements and develop short- and long-term technology roadmaps.
Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with global, cross-functional teams.
A bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 10 or more years of relevant experience in product design, development, technology management, or process/application development.

Responsibilities

Serve as the internal and external R&D engineering focal point for overall product technology.
Act as product architect, maintaining deep knowledge of product requirements, design, applications, technical roadmaps, customer pain points, and technology trends.
Lead product technology exploration, innovation, development, and deployment.
Drive development and updates of multi-generation product technology strategy and roadmaps.
Direct global functional engineering and application teams on new product and application development and sustaining work.
Serve as the key contact for the ITW Innovation Center for new technology exploration, research, assessment, and competitive intelligence.
Represent EAE to customers in product technology strategy and roadmap sessions.
Own intellectual property strategy, roadmaps, and development.
Capture voice of customer, market trends, and priorities from product management and other customer-facing groups and translate them into multi-generation product and technology roadmaps.
Lead the R&D core team in new product development projects.
Provide input on resource needs and timelines for implementing new development projects and initiatives.
Represent ITW-EAE as a product technical leader in technical meetings, conferences, and forums through participation, presentations, training, and contribution.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to advanced technologies, including machine learning, intelligent machines, and artificial intelligence, and their application to reflow soldering.
Experience developing reflow thermal profiles.
Effective communication and presentation skills for global, cross-functional teams.
High proficiency in problem solving.
Experience developing technical value propositions.
Ability to manage projects.
A master's degree in Science or Engineering.

Job Description:

ITW Description:

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s more than 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2025, the company achieved revenues of $16billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America. To learn more, please visitwww.itw.com.

Division Description:

ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of four brands strongly recognized byContract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics and Industrial Markets. The Division designs, develops, manufactures, and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other industrial applications.

Job Responsibilities:

•R&D engineering focal point internally/externally for overall product technology

•Product architect to maintain deep knowledge of product requirement, design, application, technical roadmap, customer pain points, technology trend

•Responsible for leading product technology exploration/innovation, development and deployment

•Driving development and update of multi-generation product technologystrategy and roadmap

•Directing global, functional engineering/application teams on new product/application development, sustaining

•Key contact for ITW innovation center for new technology exploration, research, assessment, competitive intelligence

•Representing EAE to customers in product technology strategy, roadmap sessions

•Owning IP strategy, roadmap, development

•Capturing VoC, market trend, priority from product management and other customer facing groups to transform it to multi-generation product/technology roadmap

•R&D core team leader in the new product development projects

•Provide input on resource need, timeline to implement a new development project, initiative

•Represents ITW-EAE as product technical leader in technical meetings, conferences, forums through participation, presentation, trainer, contributor.

Required Skills/Experience:

•Experience with end-to-end reflow soldering product development – concept, design/development, testing, launch, post-launch support

•Strong understanding of reflow soldering process, application

• Good understanding of reflow solder technology trends

• Knowledge of major reflow products globally

• Experience in direct customer interaction, gathering voice of customer (VoC)

• Ability to conceptualize new ideas based on marketing/customer requirements and follow through developing short- and long-term technology roadmap

•Demonstrated experience of effective collaboration with global, cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills/Experience:

•Exposure to advanced technology (machine learning, intelligent machines, artificial intelligence) and application to reflow soldering

•Experience of reflow thermal profile development

•Effective communication, presentation skills for global, cross-functional teams

•High degree of proficiency in problem solving

•Experience in developing technical value proposition

•Ability to manage project

Education:

•Requires a bachelor’s degree (preferred Master’s) in Science, Engineering and a 10+ years of relevant experience in product design, development, technology management, process/application development

Compensation Information:

The pay rate for a successful candidate will depend on the geographic location.In Massachusetts, the pay range is $145,000 - $170,000. The specific hiring rate within the posted pay range will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

ITW is a global manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of industrial products across seven segments, including automotive components, food equipment, welding systems, and construction tools. Its products are engineered and produced for OEMs and industrial customers, combining specialized components to meet the needs of large buyers. The company stands out through its multi-segment reach, large global footprint, and a business model that prioritizes the top 20% of customers to drive profitability and operational excellence. ITW aims for steady profitability and efficient operations by delivering reliable, value-added solutions across multiple industries.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Glenview, IL
Founded: 1912

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