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Program Manager - Mechanical & Thermal Engineering

NVIDIA
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senior full-time 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD

First indexed 16 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and support our mechanical & thermal engineering efforts. You will drive priorities to ensure mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical parts achieve schedule, scope, and budget targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical/thermal program management activities for products, supporting the team’s efforts throughout the product lifecycle
  • Drive priorities to ensure mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical parts achieve schedule/scope/budget targets, proactively elevate risks and obstacles
  • Work with matrixed team of internal partners and external partners to plan, develop, validate, and deliver mechanical/thermal/electro-mechanical parts
  • Communicate mechanical/thermal product development status to internal & supplier/partner teams
  • Collaborate with the team by driving mechanical/thermal design reviews, tracking issues and their resolutions, and coordinating collateral/deliverables
  • Continuously improve product quality and development schedule by maintaining a high bar for mechanical/thermal execution and striving for new efficiencies

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Culture of continuous learning, ongoing process improvement, and a first-principles approach to problem-solving
  • Experience in influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environment
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Nice to Have:

  • 5+ years in a mechanical or thermal program management role
  • Deep understanding of mechanical/thermal design processes
  • Proven understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including rapid prototyping, parts tooling, and working with CMs/JDMs/ODMs
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline a plus
  • PM Certification/training a plus

What We Offer:

  • Highly competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD.

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