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Johnson Electric

Motors, actuators and motion systems manufacturer

Senior Product Manager / Product Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
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Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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ProductProduct Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 15 years of experience in product management and/or business development, ideally in industrial sectors, with a strong technical and commercial background.
  • Proven expertise in strategic business development for global markets and the ability to navigate cross-cultural dynamics.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Chinese is preferred.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, and go-to-market execution within industrial sectors.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
  • Create new business opportunities for industrial products globally with the sales team by leveraging existing products for new markets, applications, and customers.
  • Provide competitive analysis from technical and business model perspectives.
  • Oversee related product-line customers, primarily global players, and engage customers, engineering, and sales on product positioning and value propositions.
  • Engage cross-functional teams, including engineering, projects, and opportunity teams, to deliver strategic plans and growth expectations.
  • Define and manage product roadmaps aligned with market needs and company strategy.
  • Develop differentiated product lines targeting key applications with engineering, based on market pain points.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through product development, launch, and lifecycle management.
  • Conduct market research and analyze competitor activities to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Monitor product performance and profitability, adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Understand market trends and propose new business ideas with long-term plans, competitive analysis, and growth expectations.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in existing and emerging markets.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and services.
  • Execute growth plans by prioritizing engineering and project management needs, ensuring return on investment and gross profit targets.
  • Own pricing, commercial terms, and profitability for responsible products.
  • Develop customer-specific pricing strategies and business cases to meet financial targets.
  • Lead contract negotiations and support sales with proposals and presentations.
  • Work closely with sales teams to develop customer relationships at all levels and hold regular business reviews.
  • Drive sales activities to meet or exceed annual budgets, ensuring alignment between regional teams.
  • Gather customer feedback to refine product features and performance.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and partners.
  • Bridge strategy and execution, ensuring tactical alignment within account management.
  • Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Ensure project execution and deliverables, including escalation management when needed.
  • Fine-tune business development solutions through value propositions and compelling sales narratives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Chinese.

About the company

Johnson Electric designs and manufactures motors, actuators, and motion subsystems for automotive and industrial customers, with plants and engineering centers in over 20 countries. Products span DC/EC motors, switches, solenoids, gearmotors, powder metal parts, and eDrives used in vehicles, appliances, and medical devices. What sets Johnson Electric apart is its family of specialized brands, including Saia-Burgess, Nanomotion, and Stackpole. The goal is to improve the quality of life of everyone it touches through innovative motion systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 sales held at US$3.65 billion despite weak automotive demand.
  • IPG grew 2% on constant currency, led by warehouse automation and cooling.
  • Cash reached US$902 million, enabling acquisitions, dividends, and robotics partnerships through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • APG still drives 84% of sales; Chinese JV share erosion already hit FY2026.
  • FY2026 profit fell 23%; impairment and investment fair-value losses already pressured earnings.
  • Humanoid robotics remains unproven; 2025 JVs and September 2026 investments need commercialization quickly.

What makes Johnson Electric unique

  • Johnson Electric spans 30,000 employees and 1,600 engineers across 2026 operations.
  • Its electromechanical platform serves automotive, industrial, cooling, and humanoid robotics components.
  • September 2026 humanoid robotics exhibits and Wuxi Crabnova investment deepen supply-chain positioning.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Minichart
Sep 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric (179) Invests in Wuxi Crabnova Humanoid Robotics Supplier — Key Investor Takeaways

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 179) has issued a voluntary announcement on 28 September 2026 disclosing a minority equity investment in a mainland Chinese robotics components maker — a move that signals the group is positioning itself deeper into the humanoid robotics supply chain.

Associated Press
May 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric reports $3.65B sales, net profit down 23% amid challenging market conditions

Johnson Electric, a global electric motors and motion subsystems manufacturer, reported annual sales of $3.65 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 0.1% year-on-year but down 2% on a constant currency basis. Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 23% to $202 million, whilst adjusted net profit declined 13% to $234 million. The Automotive Products Group, representing 84% of sales, saw revenues decrease 3% on a constant currency basis, impacted by market share erosion among Chinese joint venture customers and sluggish demand in Europe and North America. The Industry Products Group returned to growth with sales up 2%. The company maintained a strong financial position with cash reserves of $902 million and a debt-to-capital ratio of 10%. The board recommended a final dividend of 44 HK cents per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 8th, 2025
Actuators Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

In April 2025, Johnson Electric, a renowned supplier of motors and actuators launched a new EV Locking Actuator.

Siam News Network
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

At WAIC 2025, a joint venture between Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric debuted with a showcase of revolutionary humanoid robots, key hardware modules, and system integration solutions.

StockTitan
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

The company also showcased its "LINGKE" dual-arm robot and announced a strategic joint venture with Johnson Electric to develop humanoid robot components.