NPI Lead Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Westerville, Ohio seeks an experienced NPI Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive development of next-generation thermal management products, including liquid cooling systems, chillers, AHUs, and CRAC units. You will own mechanical design from prototype through pilot run, collaborating with a world-class engineering team to deliver products that keep critical infrastructure running.

The role requires 8+ years in NPD for thermal/HVAC and a Mechanical Engineering degree; Creo CAD skills are

Qualifications

• 8+ years in NPD for thermal/HVAC (Liquid cooling, Chillers, AHUs, CRAC)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's with Thermal specialization is a plus)
• Advanced CAD skills Creo preferred
• Thermal systems design experience including component sizing and system-level design
• Ability to collaborate across time zones with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of Electrical, Controls, and Hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of safety standards (UL, CE, and industry compliance)
• Ability to align engineering decisions with company objectives
• Excellent English communication — written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development for new thermal products through all NPDI gate phases
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, optimizing for manufacturability, cost, and quality
• Drive prototype builds, pilot runs, and testing for thermal systems including component selection and sizing
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across regions, partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Controls Engineering
• Create and review critical documentation including CAD drawings, FMEA/DFA/DFM/DFX specs, and Bills of Material
• Partner with Engineering Leadership to ensure product development meets strategic business objectives

Skills

NPD experience

Thermal systems

Electrical/Controls

Team collaboration

English communication

Safety standards

Cross-time zones

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Vertiv in Westerville, Ohio seeks an experienced NPI Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive development of next-generation thermal management products, including liquid cooling systems, chillers, AHUs, and CRAC units. You will own mechanical design from prototype through pilot run, collaborating with a world-class engineering team to deliver products that keep critical infrastructure running.

The role requires 8+ years in NPD for thermal/HVAC and a Mechanical Engineering degree; Creo CAD skills are