Product Development Engineer

Fountain Technical Product Manager We are in search of a Fountain Technical Product Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our beverage dispensing products at our Carol Stream, IL location. In this position, you will be responsible for managing essential product specifications, collaborating closely with Marketing Product Managers, and helping to guide the product roadmap for both established offerings and new product development. You will serve as a vital link between customers, commercial teams, and engineering to ensure that our products meet real-world needs, deliver on performance expectations, and contribute to long-term commercial success. As an individual contributor, this role carries a strong technical focus and offers high visibility throughout the organization. This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with flexibility for the remainder of the week. What You Will Do Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create new beverage dispensing products or enhance existing ones Conduct market research, gather customer requirements, and translate them into precise product specifications and roadmaps Develop compelling business cases for new fountain beverage equipment and features Work with project teams to manage timelines, budgets, resources, and priorities to keep programs on target Create and oversee technical requirements that align with customer and business performance expectations Collaborate with engineering to ensure designs comply with standards, regulations, and technical feasibility Assist reliability teams in verifying that products meet durability and performance goals Monitor and grasp industry regulations, safety requirements, and certification standards (UL, NSF, CE, etc.) Support technical service and warranty teams in resolving product issues while maintaining product performance and functionality Who You Are Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners and customer stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of strategic thinking and tactical execution Constantly seeking ways to optimize, streamline, and enhance processes A self-starter who can independently drive work forward with minimal oversight Skills & Experience That Matter Thorough understanding of fountain beverage dispensing systems Hands-on experience in engineering fountain systems for QSR or convenience-store settings Experience in directly engaging with customers to define requirements and project scope Solid background in writing or contributing to technical specifications Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, simple terms Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities Experience in diagnosing and addressing product quality or performance issues Sound comprehension of electromechanical systems and subsystem interactions Familiarity with safety, compliance, and certification requirements (UL, NSF, CE, etc.) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering 5–10 years of experience in beverage dispensing or food equipment product development Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00