Manufacturing (Production) Engineer

Cooler Master USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid vacation days first year

11 paid corporate holidays + 5 bonus

5 paid sick leave days/year

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Cooler Master seeks a Production Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for CDUs and advanced liquid cooling at the Katy, TX facility. You will transfer new CDU projects into mass production, support assembly and testing, and perform RMA root-cause analysis, while traveling to customer sites as needed for field support.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics, and test equipment, plus excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering roles for complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with CDU/ liquid cooling systems or thermal equipment.
• Hands-on with functional test fixtures, DAQ, and data acquisition equipment.
• Familiarity with ARM, STM32, PIC microcontrollers and I2C/SPI/UART/USB/CAN protocols.
• Proven ability to transfer designs from prototype to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDU technology transfer from prototype to Katy mass production.
• Master CDU architecture, electrical design, sensor loops, pump controls, and embedded systems for readiness.
• Design and maintain functional test stations, scripts, and validation setups.
• Serve as primary technical contact for line electrical failures and sensor issues.
• Perform field support and travel to customer facilities as needed.
• Create documentation: test protocols, diagnostic trees, RMA workflows.

Skills

Power electronics

Sensor interfaces

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

BSEE / Electronics Engineering

Tools

DAQ equipment

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Signal generators

PLCs / embedded interfaces

Job description

For over three decades, Cooler Master has been a trusted partner to tier-1 global technology leaders, delivering pioneering thermal and manufacturing solutions. As AI computing workloads and next-generation data centers continue to push the boundaries of power density, Cooler Master is at the forefront of the industry—manufacturing critical high-density liquid cooling, CDU (Coolant Distribution Units), and advanced thermal infrastructure that power the global AI boom.

Driven by Innovation, Agility, and Professionalism, our culture is built on the "Cooler Master Spirit"—a collaborative environment rooted in structured discipline, teamwork, and accountability. We offer a fast-paced, technology-driven workplace where high-energy professionals can build the physical infrastructure of the future. If you thrive in a forward-moving atmosphere and want to grow at the speed of the AI revolution, this is the place to define your career.

Position Overview

The Production Engineer serves as the primary technical subject matter expert for Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and advanced liquid cooling systems at the Katy manufacturing facility. The role supports the full product lifecycle by collaborating with global NPI and development teams to transfer new CDU projects into mass production, supporting local assembly and functional testing, and performing RMA root-cause analysis. The engineer also provides technical feedback to engineering teams and travels to customer facilities as needed for field support.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• NPI Transfer and Multi-Site Collaboration: Work closely with cross-site NPI and development engineering teams during early prototype phases; lead the technology and process transfer of new CDU projects from prototype environments into the Katy facility for high-volume mass production.
• CDU System Expertise and Mass Production Readiness: Master the functional architecture, electrical design, sensor loops, pump controls, and embedded systems of Cooler Master CDUs to ensure Katy production line readiness, fixture availability, and smooth ramp-up.
• Functional Test Setup: Design, build, configure, and maintain functional test stations, automated testing scripts, and electrical and thermal validation setups for CDU assembly lines.
• Shop-Floor Support and Line Troubleshooting: Serve as the primary technical contact for production line electrical failures, sensor glitches, and control board issues; perform immediate diagnostic troubleshooting to maintain high manufacturing yield.
• RMA Triage, Failure Analysis, and Cross-Regional Feedback: Inspect returned CDU units; isolate component faults, firmware bugs, and environmental or operational failure causes; and translate findings into feedback for Asia design and R&D teams to improve reliability, design for manufacturability, and design for testability.
• Customer Field Engineering: Travel to customer sites as needed to inspect, evaluate, and resolve complex technical issues on deployed CDU systems.
• Technical Documentation: Create functional test protocols, diagnostic decision trees, RMA triage workflows, and technical work instructions for manufacturing operators and quality technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, product test engineering, NPI engineering, or field support in complex electromechanical assembly environments.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor and pump drives, relay logic, microcontrollers, and flow, pressure, temperature, and leak-detection sensor interfaces.
• Hands-on experience developing, configuring, and maintaining functional test fixtures and data acquisition (DAQ) equipment.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, including ARM, STM32, and PIC, and standard communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and CAN.
• Practical expertise using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, signal generators, and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), microcontrollers, or embedded controller interfaces in industrial thermal equipment, including firmware flashing, board-level debugging, and parameter tuning.
• Prior experience managing NPI-to-mass-production line transfers.
• Direct experience with liquid cooling systems, CDUs, industrial chillers or HVAC, or fluid-delivery control systems.
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs clearly to cross-functional engineering and management teams.

Location: 3623 W Grand Pkwy N, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77449

• Starting with 15 paid vacation days in the first year
• 11 paid corporate holidays + 5 bonus holidays
• 5 paid sick leave days per year
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Advanced health plan options with employer-subsidized out-of-pocket premiums
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Disclaimer

Our goal is to be an industry leader while providing an exceptional workplace. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (E.E.O.).