Director, Engineering - Strategic Thermal Labs

Vertiv Group Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Director of Engineering for Strategic Thermal Labs in the United States to lead a multi-discipline team focused on advanced liquid cooling solutions, from design to deployment across regions. This role oversees NPD, validation, and product lifecycle engineering for high-density liquid cooling products.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with Offering Managers, Architecture, Sales, and customers, and ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 15–20+ years of technical management experience.
• Strong leadership to guide multi-discipline teams.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• IT/server experience or related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global strategies and products for Strategic Thermal Labs LOB.
• Lead parallel path development for speed and reuse of designs.
• Oversee all NPD programs from specs to delivery across regions.
• Coordinate with Product Offering Manager and Marketing to meet specs and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership to the product group and cross-functional teams.
• Manage sustaining products and regional multi-region resources.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Engineering - Strategic Thermal Labs will be responsible for the management and leadership of a multi-discipline engineering team pursuing the design, development, validation, and deployment of the world’s most advanced liquid cooling solutions. This role is responsible for the advanced new product development team, product test and validation team, and the product lifecycle engineering team. Product lines include: direct liquid cooling cold plates, manifolds, rear door heat exchangers, in-rack coolers, heat rejection, etc. Establishes the vision, develops procedures, and facilitates execution of strategic activities for assigned team based on specific global product requirement specifications developed to solve customer problems. Works closely with Offering Managers, Architecture, Sales, and customers to ensure customer problems are solved on time and within budget. Leads an extended team in multiple functional disciplines to complete project tasks for the successful completion of product development deliverables and to meet key business results. This position is a key leader for the High Density Liquid Cooling Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global strategies and products to support the Strategic Thermal Labs Line of Business (LOB).
• Capable of running parallel path development for speed and re-use of designs.
• Manage the completion of all new product development (NPD) programs as defined by specifications from Product Offering Manager and Marketing.
• Deliver NPD products to spec, on time, within budget, and in all regions. (NAM, EMEA, APAC)
• Provide technical leadership to the business for the specific product group.
• Manage all aspects of the existing / sustaining products for Server Liquid Systems LOB.
• Develop budgetary and planning necessary to maintain a viable business plan for future years.
• Implement pertinent controls to ensure that approved programs are progressing as planned and reported as required.
• Manage the development of multi-region personnel to improve individual productivity and performance.
• Maintain appropriate contacts with industry organizations, regulatory agencies, and external pressures to maintain technical leadership.
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of competitive products.
• Participate in global planning and development exchange.
• Manage global resources and vendors capable of multi-regional sourcing support
• Deliver NPD launches on time, within budget, and per the requirements / specs
• Ensure all designs meet Safety and Performance Standards for Product Sale
• Ensure new product development teams adhere to business Standards and Processes

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to VP Strategic Thermal Labs
• Supervises Product Development Engineers, Test and Validation Engineers, Sustaining Engineers.
• Responsible for supporting all secondary fluid network and in-server cooling solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering from accredited institution.
• Prefer Masters in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering from accredited institution.
• 15 - 20+ years of experience as a technical manager, with a history of progression in managerial roles.
• Prefer IT/server experience, or similar industry / product experience.
• Must provide technical leadership in his/her field.
• Managerial skills necessary to plan, measure, and motivate engineers to continuously improve their output and personal growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable a productive relationship at his/her peer level in the business
• Solid track record of delivering high quality product launches on time, within budget, and meet all customer expectations.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong Problem-Solving skills and the ability to manage cross functional global development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

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