Mechanical and Thermal Program Manager

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $213k
$135k most similar roles pay here $272k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$219,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 910 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Mechanical and Thermal Program Manager

The Mechanical and Thermal Program Manager joins the product development team to lead mechanical and thermal program management activities throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role involves managing ideation, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining efforts for products including GPU PCIe cards, SHIELD consumer devices, Jetson embedded platforms, DRIVE autonomous vehicle technologies, and modular data center architectures. The manager will coordinate with internal engineering, operations, and finance teams alongside external suppliers, CMs, JDMs, and ODMs to ensure parts meet schedule, scope, and budget targets. Key responsibilities include leading design reviews, tracking issues, and improving development schedules. Required qualifications include a degree in an engineering field and experience in hardware product development, mechanical manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, and parts tooling. The role requires strong project management fundamentals and the ability to influence decisions within a matrix environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead mechanical and thermal program management activities throughout the entire product lifecycle from ideation to sustaining.
  • Ensure mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical parts meet specific schedule, scope, and budget targets.
  • Proactively identify and escalate risks or obstacles related to hardware development.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners like suppliers and manufacturers to develop and deliver components.
  • Communicate product development status clearly to both internal stakeholders and external partner organizations.
  • Drive mechanical/thermal design reviews while tracking issues and coordinating necessary deliverables.
  • Improve product quality and development schedules by establishing high standards for execution and process efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree or greater in an engineering field (mechanical focus preferred).
  • 6+ years of working experience, preferably in a hardware program management role.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware product development.
  • Strong project and program management fundamentals.
  • Experience influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • 5+ years in a mechanical or thermal program management role (preferred).
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline a plus, not.

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