Liquid Cooling Manager

Industry
HW Engineering
Company
Taiwan company

Location
Taipei
Job Type
Permanent

Consultant
Howard Chi
E-mail
HowardChi@insearchmgt.com

Summary

The Liquid Cooling Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-performance electronics, data centers, EV systems, and industrial applications. This role combines deep thermal engineering expertise with strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills to deliver cutting-edge, efficient, and scalable cooling technologies.

Responsibilities

Define and execute liquid cooling strategies across multiple application domains, including servers, AI computing, and electric vehicles.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers specializing in thermal design, fluid dynamics, and heat exchange technologies.
Oversee the design, testing, and optimization of liquid cooling modules (cold plates, pumps, heat exchangers, manifolds, etc.).
Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure seamless product integration and manufacturability.
Perform thermal simulations and CFD analyses, and supervise prototype testing for validation and optimization.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
Research and implement new cooling materials and technologies to enhance efficiency and system reliability.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
Engage with customers, providing technical guidance and customization support for tailored cooling solutions.
Monitor market trends and competitive technologies to drive innovation in thermal management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in thermal management or liquid cooling system design.
In-depth understanding of direct-to-chip, immersion, cold plate, heat exchanger, pump, and manifold technologies.
Proficient in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and CFD-based thermal design.
Proven track record in leading engineering teams and cross-functional projects.
Experience with data center, EV battery, or HPC cooling solutions is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and validation of cooling systems.
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
Proficiency with thermal simulation tools (ANSYS, FloTHERM, COMSOL) and 3D CAD platforms.

Preferred Skills

Customer-facing experience in Field Applications, Technical Consulting, or Application Engineering.
Familiarity with two-phase, immersion, or microchannel cooling technologies.
Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes for cooling components.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment while managing diverse technical teams.