Lead end-to-end new product development for thermal management products (CDUs, liquid cooling, chillers, CRAC/CRAH), driving cross-functional global teams through Stage-Gate/NPDI. Own requirements, architecture, CAD, drawings, BOMs, FMEA/DFX, verification, compliance, and launch. Perform thermal-hydraulic design, component selection, analysis, prototyping, validation, and manufacturability improvements while engaging customers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, cost-effective data center cooling solutions.
- 8+ years of experience in new product development of thermal management products such as Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), Liquid Cooling Systems, Chillers, Precision Cooling Units, CRAC/CRAH, Heat Exchangers, and Data Center Cooling Solutions.
- Lead end-to-end product development activities from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and project schedules.
- Demonstrated experience in leading global cross-functional engineering teams involving mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and service functions.
- Strong understanding of Product Development Processes (Stage-Gate/NPDI) and experience driving product release readiness through multidisciplinary collaboration across global regions.
- Own and review key product development deliverables including requirements management, product architecture, CAD models, drawings, BOMs, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFM/DFA/DFX, verification plans, compliance documentation, and Gate Review deliverables.
- Drive technical decision-making and problem resolution through design reviews, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and implementation of engineering improvements to enhance product performance, manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Experience in thermal-hydraulic system design, architecture development, prototype build, product validation, pilot production, and product launch activities.
- Strong knowledge of component selection, sizing, integration, and optimization including pumps, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, reservoirs, piping systems, filtration systems, controls, and liquid cooling distribution networks.
- Hands-on experience with thermal analysis, fluid flow calculations, system pressure drop analysis, heat load calculations, and performance validation testing.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards and compliance requirements related to data center liquid cooling systems, pressure equipment, safety, reliability, and regulatory certifications.
- Ability to engage directly with customers, product management, manufacturing, suppliers, and field service teams to translate customer needs into robust product solutions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project execution skills with a proven track record of delivering complex NPD programs in a global environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering or related specialization preferred.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in New Product Development (NPD) for thermal management products such as CDUs, liquid cooling systems, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, or HVAC equipment.
- Strong technical expertise in thermal systems, hydraulics, electrical and controls integration, with experience in component selection and system architecture development.
- Experience leading product development through global Stage-Gate/NPDI processes in a cross-functional and multinational environment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, BOM development, and design documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities for resolving complex engineering challenges.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL, CE, IEC, and other relevant product safety standards.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to balance customer requirements, quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability while delivering successful products.
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Experience in Data Center Liquid Cooling, High Density Cooling, or Mission-Critical Thermal Management Systems is highly desirable
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