Technical Product Specialist

We are seeking a Technical Product Specialist to drive execution and lifecycle success of Connect Tech’s embedded computing and Edge AI platforms.

This individual contributor role operates in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, ensuring product clarity, launch readiness, and long-term performance. Working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and customer engineering, the role aligns teams to deliver well-defined, reliable products.

The Technical Product Lead supports the full product lifecycle—from launch through long-term support and end-of-life—while contributing to continuous improvement through real-world deployment insights and customer feedback. This role is ideal for candidates transitioning from engineering, applications, or technical execution into product-focused responsibilities.

Who We Are

For 40+ years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high-performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As NVIDIA’s largest hardware partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state-of-the-art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading-edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries: $70,000- $85,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• An attractive profit-sharing program
• 3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period, including shutdown at Christmas
• Paid sick days
• Opportunity to work within a high-tech, leading-edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)
• A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere
• A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 40-year history
• Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

Check out our corporate video to see what we’re all about!

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full lifecycle management of embedded and Edge AI platforms from launch through EOL, including variants, SKUs, and transitions
• Drive product readiness and launch execution, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and support
• Serve as the single source of truth for product definition, including specifications, documentation, configurations, and lifecycle status
• Lead cross-functional coordination to ensure products are launch-ready, supportable, and consistently defined across all internal systems
• Act as post-launch product owner for customer and field escalations, translating feedback into structured improvements
• Partner with sales and finance on pricing, availability, and lifecycle transition planning
• Identify and address risks and opportunities related to manufacturability, supportability, and long-term platform sustainability
• Support continuous improvement of platform offerings and reduction of unnecessary complexity across products and variants

Essential Skills:

• 2–5 years of experience in a technical, product lifecycle, or execution-focused role, with 5+ years preferred for more senior candidates
• Experience working with embedded systems, hardware platforms, or industrial computing environments
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and support
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle concepts, including launch readiness, configuration management, and long-term support
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Assets:

• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or Intel platforms, embedded Linux, or BSP-level integration
• Exposure to robotics, vision systems, Edge AI, or autonomous systems
• Background in engineering, FAE, program management, or technical coordination roles
• Experience with CRM, ERP, or product data management systems

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.