Senior DVT Engineer, Liquid Cooling Innovator

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Sr DVT Engineer - Liquid Cooling to lead Design Verification Testing for next‑generation AI data center cooling products. You will translate requirements into validation methods, design test plans, and execute performance and reliability tests in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, contribute to NPDI stages from prototype to qualification, and drive data‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in product validation, test engineering, or thermal system development.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Design Verification Test (DVT) plans for new liquid cooling products.
• Translate product requirements and specifications into clear, testable validation methods.
• Perform and support performance testing (ASHRAE), reliability testing, and component-level validation.
• Support Factory Witness Testing (FWT) activities by preparing test setups, validating instrumentation, and ensuring systems meet predefined test conditions.
• Execute test procedures during FWT events and provide real-time technical support to ensure successful demonstration of product performance and functionality.
• Document test results and assist in resolving issues identified during FWT to ensure customer and internal acceptance criteria are met.
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting of test results.
• Support validation activities across all NPDI phases, including prototype builds, design validation, and product qualification.
• Contribute to design reviews by providing test data, insights, and risk assessments.
• Ensure traceability between product requirements and test results.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware/controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate product designs.
• Support issue resolution by identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with lab and process engineering teams to support test setup and execution.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Compare test data to analytical models and support model validation efforts.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend design improvements.
• Support root‑cause investigations for test failures and field issues using structured methods (8D, FMEA).
• Contribute to improvements in test methods, data quality, and lab processes.
• Assist in developing more efficient and repeatable validation practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Sr DVT Engineer - Liquid Cooling to lead Design Verification Testing for next‑generation AI data center cooling products. You will translate requirements into validation methods, design test plans, and execute performance and reliability tests in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, contribute to NPDI stages from prototype to qualification, and drive data‑driven