Liquid-Cooling Program Manager for AI Data Centers

Cooler Master USA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (15)

Paid holidays (11)

Sick leave (5)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored health plan options

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Cooler Master USA is seeking a proactive Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional R&D projects from engineering validation through mass production in Fremont, CA. You will coordinate with global Tier 1 customers, R&D teams, and manufacturing facilities, driving risk management and stage-gate execution to ensure timely, high-quality liquid cooling solutions.

The role demands strong technical communication, hardware development familiarity, and the ability to translate customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, HVAC, or a related engineering field.
• 1+ years of technical project management, product development, or systems engineering experience; exposure to liquid cooling is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with hardware development cycles, manufacturing technologies (sheet metal, CNC, welding), and CAD tools (AutoCAD / Pro/E).
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to engage with US teams, Asian plants, and Tier 1 clients.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Leadership: manage schedules, resources, and execution for liquid cooling product development to ensure on-time delivery.
• Customer & Technical Alignment: drive discussions with global clients to clarify specs and translate requirements into R&D roadmaps.
• Design & CSP Collaboration: participate in design-stage discussions with major CSP partners on thermal architectures and co-development.
• Gate Execution & NPI Oversight: manage stage-gates, feasibility studies, risk evaluations, and NPI from verification tests to mass production.
• Cross-Functional Integration: coordinate with R&D, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to resolve bottlenecks like welding and CNC machining.

Skills

Technical project management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

English and Mandarin

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E / Creo

Job description

Cooler Master USA is seeking a proactive Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional R&D projects from engineering validation through mass production in Fremont, CA. You will coordinate with global Tier 1 customers, R&D teams, and manufacturing facilities, driving risk management and stage-gate execution to ensure timely, high-quality liquid cooling solutions.

The role demands strong technical communication, hardware development familiarity, and the ability to translate customer