Mechanical Design Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, OH is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern focused on liquid cooling. You will assist the mechanical team with 3D modeling, BOM updates, and drawings while supporting design reviews and thermal system development.

Exposure to Creo standards and PLM workflows will be provided. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors pursuing Mechanical Engineering with a thermal emphasis and strong CAD/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or grad studies in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal focus.
• Experience with 3-D CAD software such as CREO or Solid Edge.
• Familiar with ANSYS, Matlab/Simulink, or EES for simulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to collaborate with vendors during design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist design activities for liquid cooling systems and 3D modeling.
• Create BOM updates, drawings, and support design reviews.
• Review mechanical product specs and requirements.
• Create CAD layouts, component detail drawings, and drawings for systems.
• Work with engineering teams to develop thermal system models.
• Perform basic CFD/FEA analyses and data reduction.
• Coordinate with business units and vendors to source components.
• Support new product development activities and test design.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Finite element / CFD analysis

System analysis

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering with thermal focus (Undergrad/Grad)

Tools

Creo CAD

Solid Edge

ANSYS

MatLab / Simulink

EES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern - Liquid Cooling

Job Description: The intern will assist the mechanical engineering team with design activities for Vertiv's liquid cooling systems. Tasks include 3D modeling, BoM updates, drawings creation, and support during design reviews. Exposure to Vertiv's Creo modeling standards and PLM workflows will be provided. Preferred Major/Field of Study: Mechanical EngineeringPreferred Year: Junior or SeniorTools/Skills Exposure: Creo CAD, Oracle PD Cloud PLM

Responsibilities:

1. Work within engineering team(s) to accomplish conceptual and detailed design elements for Thermal systems.
2. Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
3. Review mechanical product specifications and requirements.
4. Create bills of material and change orders.
5. Use and/or create Thermal system models.
6. Conduct simple CFD and FEA analysis.
7. Create CAD layout & drawings for mechanical systems
8. Create component detail drawings
9. Work with Vertiv's business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to select and source mechanical components.
10. Support for new product development team activities.
11. Participate in test design and data reduction for Thermal products.

Qualifications:

• Desired Software Skills: 3D CAD modeling (ie: Solid Edge, CREO), Physics models (ie: ANSYS for FEA and CFD), System analysis (ie: Matlab, Simulink, EES)
• Undergraduate or Graduate studies including Mechanical Engineering or similar with a thermal focus and interest.
• Working knowledge/experience in 3-D CAD modeling software such as Solidworks, Solid Edge, CREO, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge/experience with advanced modeling software for finite element analysis, flow modeling, and system dynamics, such as ANSYS, MatLab, Simulink, EES or equivalent.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Ability to research new designs, technologies, and methods.
• Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.

#LI-RB1About 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 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. 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.

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