Test Engineering Technician

Vertiv; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Engineering Technician to work on verification and validation of data center cooling systems. Responsibilities include conducting tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineers to develop testing capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree and substantial experience in IT or cooling systems. Familiarity with data acquisition systems and thermal testing will be essential. Join Vertiv to help ensure continuous operation of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with thermal chamber operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electric circuits and solder.
• Confident in creating and following test plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Conduct tests, analyze data, and troubleshoot hardware interactions.
• Develop software to automate test tasks.

Skills

Data acquisition systems (DAQ)

Thermal testing

Electrical circuit debug

Test automation development

Python programming

Education

Two-year Associate's Degree

4 years of experience in IT, HVAC, or cooling systems

Tools

Thermal chamber

Flow bench

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION The Vertiv Server Liquid Systems team is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform verification and validation of our data center liquid cooling infrastructure, controllers and thermal test vehicles. Work will include test execution, data analysis and debug of systems. A successful candidate will have experience in any of the following areas: test automation development, thermal testing, electrical testing and/or system product testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Support and collaborate with engineers in activities to structure and develop system testing capabilities and products.
• Analyze and improve existing processes & designs, as required
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues.
• Assist in development of solutions or workarounds to resolve defects.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and make modifications to units being tested within limits of intermediate nature.
• Requires timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug test hardware, software and product interactions.
• Develop software to automate test tasks.
• Develop test network environments for devices under test.
• Document technical issues and solutions.
• Suggest fixes and improvements.
• Report activities, project status, and plans to team lead and management.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two-year Associate's Degree + 1 year of experience OR at least 4 years of experience in IT, HVAC, or cooling system industries
• Confident with data acquisition systems (DAQ)
• Familiarity with setting up software stress tools
• Thermocouple instrumentation
• Thermal chamber operation
• Flow bench operation
• Electrical circuit debug and soldering
• Creating and following test plans
• Compiling data and creating test reports/summaries Familiarity with various testing techniques
• Experience with developing test automation a plus
• Experience developing Python a plus.

Core Principles & Strategic Priorities

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.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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 a 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].