Product Owner for HMI Communication Software

What will you do?

As a Product Owner for our HMI communication software, you will be at the heart of driving innovation and usability for our industrial automation solutions. Your impactful responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and defining specifications and requirements for HMI software.
• Creating detailed specification documents and intuitive storyboards.
• Collaborating closely with development teams to guide and support the software development process.
• Understanding user needs and translating them into a clear product vision.
• Managing and prioritizing the product backlog to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Communicating effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing customer inquiries and coordinating responses with developers.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

To excel in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, especially with factory equipment.
• Hands-on experience as a user, support engineer, or developer of factory systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in English; Japanese language skills are a plus.
• A user-centric mindset and ability to translate technical needs into actionable development goals.

What's in it for you?

• Lead the development of cutting-edge communication software for HMI hardware.
• Work in a pioneering team within the Digital Factory organization.
• Collaborate with global teams and gain exposure to international projects.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Be part of a mission to transform industrial automation through smarter, more intuitive software solutions.

Who will you report to?

• You will report to the R&D Connectivity & Solutions, Technical manager, based in Osaka, Japan.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Required:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Background in using or supporting factory equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of HMI design or development.
• Experience in product management and Agile methodologies.
• Japanese language proficiency.
• Programming experience in C, C++, and C#.
• Experience in Windows and Linux application development.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Client-provided location(s): Osaka, Japan

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/99244?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-08T18:44:14