Engineering Lead - Liquid Cooling (CDUs)

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, based in Westerville, OH, seeks an Engineering Lead to guide the technical direction and development of CDU and DCD platforms for data center liquid cooling. You will steer architecture, set global standards, and align regional execution while mentoring engineers across the globe.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in product design, 5+ years in a technical lead role, and deep expertise in liquid cooling systems, with proficiency in Creo and PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in product design and development with 5+ years in a technical lead role.

Responsibilities

• Guide product architecture and technical strategy for DCD and CDU platforms.
• Establish and maintain global design standards and validation processes.
• Coordinate engineering activities across regions to align execution and schedules.
• Provide guidance across thermal, structural, and fluid design including pumps, valves, heat exchangers.
• Oversee design reviews, validation testing, and reliability programs.
• Mentor engineers and build capabilities across global teams.

Skills

Liquid cooling

Thermal management

Cross-functional leadership

Mechanical design principles

Creo

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Oracle PD Cloud

Windchill

Job description

Job Description Engineering Lead - Liquid Cooling (CDUs) Job Summary Vertiv is seeking an Engineering Lead to guide the technical direction and product development of Rear Door Heat Exchangers and Coolant Distribution Units used in data center liquid cooling. The role provides lead support across global engineering teams, ensuring product platforms meet performance, quality, and cost objectives while promoting collaboration and standardization across regions. This position leads Vertiv's global engineering efforts for liquid cooling products within the Thermal business. The Engineering Lead defines and drives product architecture, design standards, and validation approaches across multiple engineering centers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world to ensure consistency in design and execution, while mentoring engineers and influencing global product strategy. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who balances strategic direction with hands‑on problem-solving and an inclusive leadership style. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH (Polaris) office location.

Responsibilities

• Guide product architecture and technical strategy for DCD and CDU platforms.
• Establish and maintain global design standards, documentation methods, and validation processes.
• Coordinate engineering activities across regions to align technical execution and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance across thermal, structural, and fluid design areas including pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Oversee design reviews, validation testing, and reliability programs.
• Partner with program management and operations to ensure smooth production launches.
• Lead supplier technical discussions and drive cost and quality improvements.
• Mentor engineers and build technical capabilities across global teams.
• Stay current with market and technology trends to influence platform roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in product design and development, with at least 5 years in a technical lead role.
• Expertise in liquid cooling, HVAC, or thermal management systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, thermal-fluid performance, and system integration.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo and PLM systems such as Oracle PD Cloud or Windchill.
• Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and mentoring skills.

Preferred

• Knowledge of ASME, UL, CE, or PED compliance standards.
• Experience in global process harmonization or platform-based design.
• Familiarity with CFD or system-level modeling tools.
• Background working with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.

What We Value

We believe that this lead role is about collaborating and enabling others to succeed. Vertiv welcomes diverse perspectives and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are motivated by collaboration, innovation, and advancing sustainable cooling technology, you will find this role rewarding and impactful.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

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

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

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