Technical PM - Mechanical & Thermal Systems

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Technical Project Manager – Mechanical Systems, Thermal Solutions & Manufacturing to lead the development and industrialization of advanced mechanical and thermal hardware for AI servers and data center infrastructure. You will act as the primary interface among engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers from concept to mass production.

The role demands strong mechanical/thermal expertise, exceptional communication, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, NPI, mechanical product development, thermal engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, forging, casting, joining, and assembly.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical system design.
• Experience with DFM, DFA, GD&T, DOE, FMEA, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or equivalent.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware development programs from concept, NPI, validation, qualification, and mass production.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables while aligning engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, suppliers, and customers.
• Drive development and industrialization of mechanical and thermal components via processes such as machining, molding, stamping, forging, casting, and liquid cooling assemblies.
• Support thermal system integration involving cold plates, manifolds, pumps, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and related cooling solutions for AI servers and data center applications.
• Drive DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, DOE, FMEA, reliability validation, and manufacturing optimization activities.
• Lead prototype builds, manufacturing readiness reviews, production ramp, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Resolve technical and manufacturing issues through root cause analysis, data analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies to improve product performance, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Communicate program status, technical risks, and engineering decisions through technical reviews and customer presentations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is seeking a Technical Project Manager – Mechanical Systems, Thermal Solutions & Manufacturing to lead the development and industrialization of advanced mechanical and thermal hardware for AI servers and data center infrastructure. You will act as the primary interface among engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers from concept to mass production.

The role demands strong mechanical/thermal expertise, exceptional communication, and problem-solving