Senior Product Manager, Hardware
Standard Bots · Remote · Boston, MA · Glen Cove, NY ·
COMPENSATION
$160k – $225k
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- Senior Product Manager
- Hardware & Robotics
- Onsite: NY or MA
- 0-1 Product Ownership
- $160k-$225k USD
Standard Bots is developing an accessible robotics platform to enhance productivity in manufacturing. The team aims to apply rapid iteration and consumer-grade craftsmanship to industrial hardware, ensuring robots perform reliably in real-world factory environments.
As a Hardware Product Manager, you will lead a product area from initial discovery through to a shipped, supportable solution. You will define market strategy, manage iterative testing with physical prototypes, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
What you'll do
- Own product discovery, strategy, and delivery from concept to launch
- Define market opportunities and analyze competitor shortcomings
- Drive iterative testing loops with physical prototypes in real conditions
- Engage directly with users to understand field hardware usage
- Create clear specifications and requirements for engineering teams
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers on trade-offs
- De-risk assumptions early through cross-functional collaboration
What you'll need
- 5+ years in hardware product management
- Experience building robotics products is ideal
- Proven track record taking hardware from 0-1 to release
- Comfortable running test-and-learn cycles with physical prototypes
- Ability to break down ambiguity into structured decisions
- Strong design and engineering sense with attention to craft
- Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Mechanical engineering degree with hands-on design experience
- Experience with DOE, prototype validation, or reliability testing
- Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- Knowledge of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes like injection molding
- Prior experience in robotics, automation, or industrial equipment
- Startup experience owning end-to-end hardware and software products
How you'll work
- Onsite role in Glen Cove, NY or Boston, MA
- Full-time employment
What you get
- Base salary range $160,000 to $225,000
- Employee Stock Options for full-time staff
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan participation
- Paid time off