Heating And Air Conditioning Engineer

Vertiv; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer to join the Global Thermal Management R&D organization in Rivarotta, Italy. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, enhancement, and industrialization of Drycooler products for global markets.

The engineer will support NPDI and engineered-to-order activities, working with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders. The role requires practical knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration, HVAC systems, and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering.
• 4–8 years of HVAC, Dry-coolers, cooling towers, or Thermal Management product development.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Ability to perform sizing and system-performance calculations.
• Experience analyzing test data and resolving thermal or refrigeration-system issues.
• Fluent English; Italian language preferred for local collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the thermodynamic design and development of Drycooler products.
• Perform heat-load, component-sizing, pressure-drop, and product-performance calculations.
• Select and evaluate key refrigeration and hydronic components, including heat exchangers, coils and fans.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, calculation files, performance data, and engineering documentation.
• Support global NPDI programs from concept definition through product launch.
• Provide engineering support for engineered-to-order solutions based on proven product platforms.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management teams.
• Define test requirements, support laboratory testing, analyze results, and contribute to design verification activities.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support cost optimization, product standardization, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable internal requirements, technical standards, and product specifications.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Component sizing

System performance calculations

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Global collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer to join the Global Thermal Management R&D organization in Rivarotta, Italy.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development, enhancement, and industrialization of Drycooler products for global markets. The engineer will support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) and engineered-to-order activities, working with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role requires practical knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration, HVAC systems, and product performance, together with a structured and customer-focused approach to engineering problem solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the thermodynamic design and development of Drycooler products.
• Perform heat-load, component-sizing, pressure-drop, and product-performance calculations.
• Select and evaluate key refrigeration and hydronic components, including heat exchangers, coils definition and details and fans.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, calculation files, performance data, and engineering documentation.
• Support global NPDI programs from concept definition through product launch.
• Provide engineering support for engineered-to-order solutions based on proven product platforms.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management teams.
• Define test requirements, support laboratory testing, analyze results, and contribute to design verification activities.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support cost optimization, product standardization, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable internal requirements, technical standards, and product specifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience in HVAC, Dry-coolers, cooling towers or Thermal Management product development.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Ability to perform component sizing and system-performance calculations.
• Experience analyzing test data and resolving thermal or refrigeration-system issues.
• Working knowledge of technical drawings, product specifications, and Bills of Materials.
• Understanding of product-development and engineering change-management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Italian language proficiency is preferred for effective collaboration with local functions and suppliers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Drycooler, Chillers or other HVAC products.
• Familiarity with regulations, safety requirements, and HVAC product standards applicable in Europe.
• Experience with thermodynamic simulation, selection, or performance-analysis tools.
• Experience supporting laboratory validation and NPDI programs.
• Basic familiarity with CAD and PLM systems.