Lead Engineer Product Lead
Job Summary
- 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
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Masters 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
Required Experience:
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