EV Thermal Systems TPM | Mechanical PM for HVAC Components

Sanhua International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanhua International seeks a Technical Program Manager/Product Manager on the West Coast to drive development of thermal management components for EV, PHEV, and AV applications. You will coordinate with global R&D, manufacturing, and testing teams to deliver high-quality products and support OEM/Tier1 customers as their main technical contact.

Responsibilities include leading design, testing, and supplier coordination, preparing RFQ reports, and ensuring packaging and production requirements are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with focus on heat transfer, thermodynamics, HVAC&R, and fluid mechanics.
• 0-3 years of experience in thermal management for EV, PHEV, or AV applications in OEM/Tier 1 environments.
• Hands-on experience with refrigerant and coolant heat exchangers, sensors, valves, and pumps.
• Strong understanding of refrigerant-based, coolant-based, air-cooled systems, and high-voltage components.
• Knowledge of automotive system design, packaging, and assembly requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
• Experience in plant operations and vehicle/program launches is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key technical interface for OEM and Tier 1 customers, supporting Sanhua’s business and product lines.
• Meet regularly with customer engineering and product teams to resolve technical, packaging, production, supply chain, and quality issues.
• Analyze product requirements and lead engineering activities, concept design, compliance matrix creation, and RFQ proposal reports.
• Understand thermal management systems including refrigerant loops, coolant loops, and oil loops.
• Know manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, brazing, machining, and injection molding for product development.
• Coordinate CAD models, 2D drawings, and direct simulation activities (CFD, FEA, optimization) to support customer programs.
• Support HVAC/thermal system design, including integration, testing, simulation, and system engineering.
• Track industry trends with global R&D to develop new products and improve existing ones.
• Lead discussions with manufacturing, process engineering, service, packaging, and supply chain for VA/VE activities.
• Benchmark competitive components and develop engineering specifications.
• Develop technical documentation and represent Sanhua at conferences.

Skills

Ownership of projects

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sanhua International seeks a Technical Program Manager/Product Manager on the West Coast to drive development of thermal management components for EV, PHEV, and AV applications. You will coordinate with global R&D, manufacturing, and testing teams to deliver high-quality products and support OEM/Tier1 customers as their main technical contact.

Responsibilities include leading design, testing, and supplier coordination, preparing RFQ reports, and ensuring packaging and production requirements are