Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of advanced cooling solutions for data centers. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and process teams, drive design reviews, prototype testing, and validation to meet performance and cost targets.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7–10 years of relevant experience, strong CREO CAD skills, and proficiency in CFD/FEA and thermodynamics.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced development tasks to inform NPDI teams designing new cooling systems for high-density data centers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, process engineering and production teams.
• Perform design reviews, meet cost metrics, and brainstorm around customer pain points.
• Conduct CFD/1D modeling to evaluate cooling system architectures and balance performance with cost.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (CREO)

CFD/FEA

Thermodynamics

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

CREO 4.0+

Ansys

Job description

Job Description Vertiv's Thermal Business Unit is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing mission-critical thermal management solutions for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities worldwide. The Thermal BU's portfolio spans the complete thermal chain from chip to atmosphere, including room cooling, in-row cooling, rack cooling, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, coolant distribution units (CDUs), rear-door heat exchangers, chillers, dry coolers, and trim coolers. Operating across all major regions (Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific), the Thermal BU serves hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center customers with solutions optimized for increasingly high-density AI and high-performance computing environments. Within this business unit, the Advanced Development group is responsible for incubating next-generation thermal technologies and proving their viability before transitioning them to NPDI teams for productization. This role sits at the forefront of that mission, driving innovation in emerging thermal architectures that will define Vertiv's competitive position in the rapidly evolving data center cooling market.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced development tasks to inform NPDI teams designing new cooling systems for high density computer rooms.
• Collaborate across the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, as well as production and offering teams.
• Work with these teams for design reviews, meeting cost metrics, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Perform a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements, which may include stress calculations, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Perform CFD and/or 1D modeling and analysis to evaluate and optimize cooling system architectures, balancing thermal performance, energy efficiency, physical footprint, manufacturability, and total system cost.
• Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required.
• Develop prototypes to support advanced product design.
• Plan and oversee proof-of-concept testing, then utilize the results to validate or modify designs, control methods, and analytical models.
• Compile reports and design guidelines.
• Scout technologies that could be implemented into Vertiv cooling systems. Sources could be suppliers, university researchers, startup companies, etc.
• Support Vertiv activities with University-Industry collaborations.
• Interact with employees, outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or directly related degree at minimum.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated record of meeting deadlines and project goals
• Understanding of electrical schematic and pneumatic drawings (P&ID)
• Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and/or as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism.
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process
• Excellent project management skills and communication skills
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred:

• Experience in programming and/or creating thermal system energy models to compare new ideas to baseline systems
• Experienced in the use of AI-powered engineering tools for increased efficiency
• Experience with 2-Phase heat transfer fluids, including "natural" refrigerants
• Experience with 1-phase and/or 2-phase Liquid Cooling technologies
• Knowledge of psychometric chart and refrigeration cycles
• Experience with CFD and/or FEA software, preferred Ansys
• Understanding of manufacturing limitations, break sheet metal and formed copper tubes

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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 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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