Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Supplier Qualification: Lead the technical assessment and qualification of Chinese manufacturers for CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) and Fan Array/Wall systems.

Technical Liaison: Act as the key technical bridge between the US post-processing team and Chinese partners to ensure alignment on specifications and quality standards.

System Integration: Oversee the integration of Chinese-made CDU and Fan Array products into the global "Total Solution" (including Chillers or other heat management system.).

Localization & Quality: Drive product localization and ensure all components meet international data center standards (ASHRAE, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Audit: Conduct on-site technical audits of potential CDU and Fan Array suppliers. Evaluate their R&D capabilities, manufacturing processes, and testing facilities.

Specification Alignment: Translate US technical requirements into detailed local engineering specs. Review and approve supplier technical drawings, P&IDs, and control logics.

Testing & Validation: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and performance validation for CDU and Fan Array units. Focus on heat exchange efficiency, pressure drop, and fan curve accuracy.

Cross-System Optimization Collaborate with the US team to ensure seamless communication between the Chillers, the CDUs, and the Fan Array.

Market Intelligence: Track advanced cooling technologies in the Chinese data center market (e.g., cold plate liquid cooling, immersion cooling) and provide insights to the US team.

Project Management: Lead engineering-side projects from initial vendor selection to prototype delivery under aggressive schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: At least 5 years of working experience in HVAC, Data Center Cooling, or Industrial Thermal Management systems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Thermal Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Process Equipment and Control Engineering.

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of heat exchangers (Plate/Frame), pump control, and fan array technology.

• Familiar with liquid cooling loops (Primary/Secondary circuits) and flow control logic.
• Experience with Data Center standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE TC 9.9).

Language: Excellent written and oral English skills are mandatory to collaborate with US-based stakeholders.

Competence Requirement:

Leadership Competency High level of Innovation and Strategic Thinking

Functional Competency Excellence in Technical Analysis, Supplier Quality Management, and System Integration.