Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Electrical Engineering or similar
5+ years in technical program management or hardware project management
Experience with thermal solutions like heat sinks and liquid cooling systems
Previous work with OEM customers in server or electronics industries
Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical contact for customers regarding thermal solutions
Manage end-to-end product programs for thermal components
Develop schedules and track milestones for product delivery
Coordinate internal teams across engineering and manufacturing disciplines
Facilitate resolution of technical and program challenges
Support product development phases including prototype testing
Assist in optimizing thermal performance for high-power computing settings
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge thermal solution technologies
Engaging role with a direct impact on product integration and performance
Collaborative environment with cross-functional team leadership
Support for professional development and skills enhancement
Participation in a company committed to diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.
Position Overview
BYD Electronics is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the development and delivery ofthermal solutions for data center and server platforms. As an OEM supplier, this role will act as the technical interface between our engineering teams and our data center/server customers, ensuring successful product development, integration, and deployment.
The TPM will coordinate cross-functional teams across thermal engineering, mechanical design, manufacturing, and customer engineering teams to drive programs from concept through mass production while meeting customer performance, quality, and schedule requirements. Key Responsibilities Customer Technical Interface
Serve as the primary technical and program contact for data center/server customers.
Work closely with customer engineering teams to understand system thermal requirements, server architecture, and integration constraints.
Support technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
Program Management
Manage end-to-end programs forthermal solutions including heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, liquid cooling components, and related assemblies.
Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Track risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful program execution.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate internal teams includingthermal engineering, mechanical design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Drive alignment between product design, testing, and manufacturing readiness.
Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve technical and program challenges.
Product Development & NPI
Support product development phases includingdesign validation, prototype builds, and engineering verification testing.
Work with manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp.
Ensure products meet thermal performance, reliability, and quality requirements.
Data Center / Server Platform Support
Support system-level thermal integration for server platforms and data center infrastructure.
Assist with performance evaluation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis when thermal issues arise.
Work with customers to optimize thermal performance for high-power computing environments.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or hardware project management.
Experience working with thermal solutions such as heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, cold plates, or liquid cooling systems.
Experience supporting OEM customers in server, electronics, or hardware industries.
Strong cross-functional coordination and project management skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred
Experience supporting data center, server platforms, or high-performance computing systems.
Familiarity with AI servers, GPU platforms, or high-power server thermal design.
Knowledge of NPI processes and manufacturing operations.
Experience with program management tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
