Advanced Controls Engineer

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Advanced Thermal Control Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms for innovative Thermal Control systems. This role involves collaboration across global teams and requires 5+ years of experience in mechanical controls and algorithm design.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields. Expertise in programming languages (C, C++, Python) and familiarity with ML/AI technologies are essential. The position offers a significant opportunity to impact global product development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with mechanical system controls and algorithm/code design.
• Expertise with software programming languages including C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements gathering and algorithm prototyping.
• Manage project planning and task estimation.
• Develop algorithms through design, testing, and integration.
• Provide product testing and system integration testing support.
• Lead projects effectively with creativity and positivity.

Skills

Mechanical system controls

Algorithm design

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Control design

Git

Machine Learning

AI technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Advanced Thermal Control Engineer

Will provide technical expertise in Thermal Controls algorithm development focused in the areas of optimization and conditional-based maintenance routines and logic. This position will support the integration of these algorithms into the base Vertiv Thermal Controls embedded and software platforms throughout the R&D, implementation, and testing verification phases. In addition, this position will work with design engineering to create and work with system simulation models. Heavy integration of these models and algorithms into the Thermal Controls testing frameworks to provide automated testing support is expected.

This role will work on a global team with resources and physical/virtual lab environments spanning multiple regions and time zones. The position will report into the Global Thermal Line of Business and will impact the global product portfolio. The Global Thermal product portfolio includes traditional air cooled (DX), pumped refrigerant economizer, chilled water/chiller, liquid cooled, heat rejection, software, and controls-based products. This position will look holistically across the portfolio and help identify opportunities for advanced algorithm development and then take those ideas to production driving significant customer value around the world.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, algorithm prototyping, data analysis, test campaign design
• Project management: Project planning, task estimation, version control
• Full lifecycle algorithm development: Design, review, testing, integration assistance to firmware developers
• Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting
• Product testing: Unit testing, system integration testing, and field test support
• Leadership: Effective lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity, accepts broad responsibility
• Other tasks and activities as required by management

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with mechanical system controls and algorithm/code design
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation/Controls, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with control design
• Understanding of applying algorithms to production code
• Expertise with software programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, and Python
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools including source code version control / Git
• Familiarity with ML/AI technologies
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of HVAC Thermodynamics and various refrigeration cycles
• Single phase, two phase, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

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