NVIDIA
Mechanical and Thermal Program Manager
$168K–$259K
US, CA, Santa Clara · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ yrs of working experience; preferably in hardware program management. 5+ years in a mechanical or thermal program management role is a preferred qualification.
- Education
- BS degree or greater in an engineering field (or equivalent experience); mechanical focus preferred. Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline is a plus, not required.
About the job
Leads mechanical and thermal program management across product development, from ideation and prototyping through manufacturing, launch, and sustaining.
What you'll do
- Manage schedules, scope, budgets, priorities, risks, and obstacles for mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical parts.
- Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers and manufacturing partners to plan, develop, validate, and deliver parts.
- Lead design reviews, track issue resolution and deliverables, communicate program status, and improve quality and development efficiency.
What they ask for
- BS degree or greater in an engineering field (or equivalent experience); mechanical focus preferred.
- 6+ yrs of working experience, preferably in a hardware program management role.
- Hands on experience with hardware product development.
- Strong project/program management fundamentals; ability to influence decisions and lead teams in a matrix environment.
Nice to have
- 5+ years in a mechanical or thermal program management role; deep understanding of mechanical/thermal design processes.
- Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including rapid prototyping, parts tooling, and working with CMs/JDMs/ODMs; Master’s degree or PM Certification/training is a plus.
Pay
168,000 USD - 258,750 USD base salary
Tools
GPU PCIe cards, SHIELD, Jetson, DRIVE
AI focus
The role supports NVIDIA products, including GPU and AI-related product lines; no specific AI development duties are stated.
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