Mechanical Engineering Intern - Liquid Cooling Summer 2027

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support liquid cooling systems for data center applications, including SFN and CDU designs. You will assist with CAD layouts, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation while participating in testing, prototyping, and supplier coordination in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are in their final year of mechanical engineering, with a strong interest in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, piping, HVAC, and thermal systems, and some

Qualifications

• Pursuing a final-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Interest in fluid/mechanical systems and data center cooling is a plus.
• Exposure to CAD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities for liquid cooling systems (SFN, CDUs).
• Assist CAD layouts, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Research and prototype builds; aid supplier coordination and cross-functional teams.
• Support product development and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Piping

HVAC

Thermal systems

Education

Final-year Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Intern – Liquid Cooling Systems

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support engineering activities related to liquid cooling systems for data center applications, including Secondary Fluid Networks (SFN), Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), and associated mechanical/piping systems.

Preferred Background

• Currently pursuing a final-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Basic understanding or interest in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, piping, HVAC, or thermal systems.
• Exposure to CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar is preferred.
• Interest in data center cooling, liquid cooling, mechanical system design, or product development.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Typical Responsibilities

• Support SFN, CDU, and related mechanical design activities.
• Assist with CAD layouts, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support component selection, technical research, testing, and prototype builds.
• Assist with supplier coordination and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Support product development and continuous improvement projects.

Relevant coursework, projects, internships, or lab experience in fluid systems, thermal systems, piping, HVAC, or mechanical design would be beneficial.

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

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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