New Product Development Manager, Thermal

Your Job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced New Product Development Manager for Thermal Solutions to lead the design, optimization, and management of advanced thermal management solutions, specifically focusing on liquid cooling and heat sink products for Molex's datacom interconnect offerings.

This role demands a blend of technical expertise in thermal simulations and testing, as well as product management skills to interface effectively with customers.

You will engage in strategic discussions to inform and align on delivery timelines, commitments, and pricing.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives.

With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications.

The widespread growth of high speed and broadband systems introduces unique challenges.

We are delivering solutions to meet the demands of the 224G PAM4 market and beyond.

What You Will Do


* Spearhead the development and optimization of cutting-edge thermal management products aimed at improving electronics cooling applications.


* Collaborate with multifunctional teams to drive thermal simulations, testing, and product evaluations, ensuring solutions meet industry standards and customer requirements.


* Innovate and implement new methodologies in thermal design and analysis to maintain a competitive edge.


* Oversee the complete product lifecycle, including P&L responsibilities, for liquid cooling and heat sink solutions.


* Act as a liaison between Molex and its customers to provide technical insights and manage project timelines, deliverables, and financial agreements.


* Lead efforts to expand our customer base and pipeline opportunities by strategically engaging with key clients and aligning their technology roadmaps with Molex's product development plans.


* Maintain a keen awareness of the competitive landscape to guide Molex's thermal management technology roadmap.


* Author and disseminate technical papers and patents to establish leadership and innovation in the field of thermal management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* B.S.

Degree in Thermal, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.


* 2+ years of Sales or Product Management experience in Datacom markets.


* 2+ years of Thermal or Mechanical Engineering experience.


* 2+ years of experience with thermal and CFD simulation software such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Icepak, or equivalent.


* 2+ years of thermal testing experience and familiarity with DC axial fans, heat pipes, cold plates, thermal interface materials, and heat sinks.


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