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# Technical Program Manager -Hyperscale Rack & Cooling Solutions

- **Company:** Sanmina Corporation
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $98,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Centers, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48282922eb6ee1ca

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
 * Mechanical Expertise: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication. Must have a deep understanding of metal behavior, including bend deductions, welding distortion, and structural stress points.
 * Rack Architecture: Direct experience with IT rack frames. Understanding of "Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle" containment and structural requirements for AI/GPU-heavy deployments is highly preferred.
 * Cooling Integration: Experience integrating liquid cooling hardware (manifolds, tray-level plumbing) into mechanical enclosures.
 * Manufacturing IQ: Deep proficiency in fabrication processes: CNC turret punching, fiber laser cutting, press brake forming, and advanced finishing (powder coating and plating).
 * Software Proficiency: Advanced skill in SolidWorks or similar CAD software is required for evaluating customer designs and suggesting DFM improvements.
 * Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site manufacturing transfers and complex bill of materials (BOMs)., Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

## Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Operations, this position serves as the primary technical lead for the development and manufacturing of high-density IT rack systems. The role focuses on the structural integrity, mechanical precision, and thermal integration of OCP (Open Compute Project) and ORV3-compliant enclosures. The candidate acts as the bridge between hyperscale customer engineering and the manufacturing floor, ensuring that complex sheet metal designs are optimized for mass production.

 * Structural & Mechanical Liaison: Acts as the technical lead for rack frame development, translating customer mechanical specifications into high-volume fabrication processes.
 * Fabrication Strategy: Leads the DFM (Design for Manufacturing) process for complex sheet metal assemblies, ensuring rack frames meet stringent tolerances for EIA-310 and OCP standards.
 * Hyperscale Program Execution: Manages the end-to-end NPI (New Product Introduction) lifecycle, from initial CAD review and prototyping to full-scale production of frames, busbars, and internal shelving.
 * Cooling System Integration: Oversees the mechanical integration of liquid cooling components-including CDUs, manifolds, and dripless quick-disconnects-into the structural frame without compromising mechanical rigidity.
 * Prototyping & Validation: Manages the build and testing of structural prototypes, ensuring frames can support massive dynamic loads during shipping and data center deployment.
 * Supplier & Plant Coordination: Works directly with manufacturing plants to refine processes for laser cutting, robotic welding, and precision bending of high-strength steel and aluminum components.
 * Bid & Proposal Leadership: Technical lead for RFQs, providing cost-benefit analysis on different fabrication methods (e.g., modular vs. welded frames) to ensure competitive pricing and structural performance.
 * Some travel may be required.