Technical Lead - Data Center Cooling Hardware

Position: Technical Lead - Data Center Cooling Hardware (1158594)
Location

Rochester, MI, USA

Salary

$ USD Annually - $ USD Annually

Description

The Technical Leader - Data Center Cooling Products serves as the technical authority for Data Center product portfolio, focusing on developing products used in liquid cooling and thermal management applications. This role provides technical leadership across product development, application engineering, customer engagement, testing, validation, and commercialization activities. This position will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Quality, and key customers to develop innovative, high-performance solutions that meet the evolving requirements of hyperscale, colocation, OEM, and data center infrastructure customers.

Location

Remote + Travel

Compensation

$175,000 - $215,000 base salary + 15% bonus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• 401k Match 6%
• 3 weeks vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• etc.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for Data Center coupling solutions.
• Lead technical strategy and product development efforts for liquid cooling and thermal management applications.
• Provide guidance and direction to engineering teams on product design, performance requirements, materials selection, and system integration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive solutions to support product innovation.
• Drive technical decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Development & Engineering

• Lead the technical development of new products from concept through commercialization.
• Define product specifications, design requirements, performance criteria, and validation plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams to develop innovative solutions that meet customer and market demands.
• Support stage-gate development activities and ensure technical deliverables are achieved.
• Review designs and validate compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Customer & Application Engineering Support

• Act as the primary technical interface for strategic customers and complex application opportunities.
• Work directly with hyperscale customers, OEMs, system integrators, and colocation providers to understand application requirements.
• Support customer design reviews, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and field evaluations.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding product selection, system performance, and installation best practices.
• Assist commercial teams in resolving technical issues and supporting business growth initiatives.

Testing, Validation & Reliability

• Develop and oversee product validation, qualification, and reliability testing programs.
• Analyze product performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support failure analysis investigations and corrective action activities.
• Establish performance benchmarks and qualification standards for data center applications.
• Ensure products meet customer performance expectations and quality requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management to define product roadmaps and technology strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to support successful product launches.
• Provide technical training for commercial, customer service, and operational teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, manufacturing processes, and customer satisfaction.

Industry & Technology Leadership

• Monitor advancements in liquid cooling technologies, thermal management systems, fluid transfer solutions, and data center infrastructure.
• Support intellectual property development, innovation initiatives, and technical roadmaps.
• Contribute to long-term growth strategy within…