Product Manager - Thermal Management Systems
About The Position
Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and commercial growth of DAA’s thermal management product portfolio. In this role, you will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch—aligning market needs, technical execution, and business goals. You will work closely with engineering, sales, operations, and key customers to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical environments (such as data centers and smart buildings). Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of related experience in product management, application engineering, or product marketing within the HVAC, building automation, or industrial thermal management sector
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, chillers, or cooling infrastructure
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influence abilities across engineering and commercial teams
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with data center thermal architecture or liquid cooling technologies (CDUs, direct-to-chip cooling) and Dry Coolers
Responsibilities
- Own the multi-year product roadmap and strategic vision for our thermal management portfolio, liquid cooling systems, and related heat-rejection equipment.
- Conduct voice-of-customer (VoC) research and competitive analysis to identify emerging market trends, regulatory shifts, and unmet customer requirements.
- Translate market demands into detailed product specifications. Partner with R&D and engineering to guide product development, managing cost, manufacturability, performance targets, and launch timelines.
- Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to optimize product margins, oversee value-engineering (Cost-Out) projects, and ensure supply chain resilience.
- Create high-impact product positioning, pricing strategies, technical literature, and sales-enablement training to support global sales channels and regional execution.
- Monitor ongoing product adoption, field performance, and profitability, executing lifecycle updates, enhancements, or phase-outs as necessary.
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
