Principal Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems to join the new product development team responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced liquid-cooled solutions for data-center hardware.

The role focuses on design, analysis, and integration of liquid-cooling hardware such as processor cold plates, RDHX assemblies, manifolds, and piping, with emphasis on thermal performance, manufacturability, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in mechanical design with thermal-mechanical solutions.
• Experience with fluid systems and cooling hardware; data center cooling knowledge preferred.
• Proficient reading and creation of drawings and equipment specifications; Creo preferred.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills; travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Design cold plates, RDHX assemblies, manifolds, piping systems for new products.
• Develop microchannel geometries optimized for pressure drop and heat flux.
• Evaluate baseplate materials, surface treatments, and bonding methods.
• Create 3D models and assemblies in Creo with drawings and design intent.
• Support CFD and FEA analysis for cold plate channel design and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with other Vertiv engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Create, maintain BOMs and provide manufacturing support during prototyping.
• Participate in and lead group discussions; travel for supplier visits and customer meetings.

Skills

Creo

CFD analysis

FEA

Thermal design

Piping systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems would work in our new product development (NPD) team responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced thermal-mechanical solutions. The role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of liquid-cooing hardware, such as processor cold plates, Rear

Responsibilities

• Design cold plates, RDHX assemblies, manifolds, piping systems, and liquid distribution components for new product development and customer-specific solutions.
• Develop microchannel geometries optimized for pressure drop, heat flux, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate baseplate materials, surface treatments, and bonding methods.
• Create detailed 3d models and assemblies in Creo, including parametric, models, drawings, and design intent documentation.
• Support CFD and FEA analysis for cold plate channel design, manifold flow balancing, and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with other Vertiv engineers and cross functions to design the best solutions.
• Part, assembly and assembly drawings for fabrication and integration.
• Create, maintain, and review bills of materials (BOM’s) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing during prototype builds, testing, and production.
• Support Pre-Sales Team in solution development, quotations, solution presentations to customers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision from lead project engineer(s) and/or manager.
• Manages multiple ongoing projects and switch tasks when situations arise.
• Work directly with Procurement and material vendors on component sourcing and selection.
• Participate in and lead group discussions.
• 3D printing prototype parts
• May oversee and advise on the design and CAD work of others as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design roles involving thermal-mechanical solutions, fluid systems, and/or cooling hardware.
• Familiarity with data center cooling technologies, ASHRAE guidelines, and industry best practices are preferred.
• Proficient modeling skills required, preferred in Creo.
• Ability to read, interpret and produce drawings and equipment specifications.
• Interpreting customer specification requirements.
• Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exhibits appropriate attributes in all aspects of performance, demeanor, accuracy, results orientation, planning, effective information management.
• Positive and Team-oriented attitude
• 10-15% Domestic and International travel for supplier visits and customer meetings.
• The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
• OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.