Job Description

• 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.

• Experience in Data Center Liquid Cooling, High Density Cooling, or Mission-Critical Thermal Management Systems is highly desirable