New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Manager, Data Center Power & Cooling
Core
Own the New Product Introduction (NPI) program for data center power and cooling equipment (BESS, inverters, transformers, UPS, liquid cooling) from concept selection through production ramp, ensuring products are qualified, manufacturable, and reliable for deployment.
Role type
Senior IC NPI Sourcing Manager (Data Center Power & Cooling)
Builds
New power and cooling products for Anthropic's data center campuses
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Power Electronics / Industrial Energy Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (physical equipment qualification and deployment)
Required skills
NPI program management, supplier design engagement, DFM/DFT/DFx review, prototype and pilot build planning, qualification testing execution (EVT/DVT/PVT/FAT/SAT), root cause analysis, FMEA/DFMEA, cross-functional coordination, systems thinking, supplier factory assessment, design-for-manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
Experience with solid-state transformers, grid-forming inverters, E-STATCOM, liquid cooling systems (CDU, immersion), grid interconnection studies, power-system modeling, reliability engineering (CRE, Six Sigma), HALT/HASS programs, firmware and controls validation, scaling new supplier manufacturing lines
Technologies
BESS, inverters, medium-voltage switchgear, UPS, STATCOM, liquid cooling systems (CDU, chillers), PSCAD, ETAP, PSS/E
Responsibilities
Own NPI program gate schedule and risk register; translate site requirements into product specifications; lead DFM/DFT/DFx reviews; plan and run prototype/pilot builds and test plans; qualify products via FAT/SAT and integrated system testing; hand off qualified products to manufacturing; run FMEA and define reliability targets; coordinate with design, construction, and sourcing teams; track supplier readiness and resolve technical issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
