About the role
Position Objective Supplier Qualification: Lead the technical assessment and qualification of Chinese manufacturers for CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) and Fan Array/Wall systems.
Technical Liaison: Act as the key technical bridge between the US post-processing team and Chinese partners to ensure alignment on specifications and quality standards.
System Integration: Oversee the integration of Chinese-made CDU and Fan Array products into the global "Total Solution" (including Chillers or other heat management system.).
Localization & Quality: Drive product localization and ensure all components meet international data center standards (ASHRAE, etc.).
Responsibilities Technical Audit: Conduct on-site technical audits of potential CDU and Fan Array suppliers. Evaluate their R&D capabilities, manufacturing processes, and testing facilities.
Specification Alignment: Translate US technical requirements into detailed local engineering specs. Review and approve supplier technical drawings, P&IDs, and control logics.
Testing & Validation: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and performance validation for CDU and Fan Array units. Focus on heat exchange efficiency, pressure drop, and fan curve accuracy.
Cross-System Optimization : Collaborate with the US team to ensure seamless communication between the Chillers, the CDUs, and the Fan Array.
Market Intelligence: Track advanced cooling technologies in the Chinese data center market (e.g., cold plate liquid cooling, immersion cooling) and provide insights to the US team.
Project Management: Lead engineering-side projects from initial vendor selection to prototype delivery under aggressive schedules.
Qualifications Experience: At least 5 years of working experience in HVAC, Data Center Cooling, or Industrial Thermal Management systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Thermal Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Process Equipment and Control Engineering.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of heat exchangers (Plate/Frame), pump control, and fan array technology.
- Familiar with liquid cooling loops (Primary/Secondary circuits) and flow control logic.
- Experience with Data Center standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE TC 9.9).
Language: Excellent written and oral English skills are mandatory to collaborate with US-based stakeholders.
Competence Requirement Leadership Competency : High level of Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Functional Competency : Excellence in Technical Analysis, Supplier Quality Management, and System Integration.
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