Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer to join the Thermal Management team within Engineering and R&D. The role is based in Columbus, OH, with global product scope for chilled water systems. You will report to an Engineering Manager and help advance innovative, cost-effective cooling solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–5 years in HVAC, with strong thermodynamics knowledge and leadership capability. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HVAC projects, preferably liquid chillers design.
• Excellent knowledge of thermodynamic and refrigeration principles.
• English – intermediate level, written and spoken.
• High motivation with leadership abilities and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of new R&D products in the data center cooling sector for global datacenter customers.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team focusing on high performance, cost effectiveness, and innovation.
• Lead design of new products or re-engineer existing ones, coordinating with Marketing, Procurement and IE.
• Approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, BOMs).
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time, balancing market and internal needs.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems for products under responsibility.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Refrigeration principles

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer is part of the Thermal Management team within the Engineering and R&D Department, preferably based in Columbus OH (Westerville, OH). The position reports to an Engineering Manager, and the research and development scope is on global products supporting Chilled Water Systems product line.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new R&D products in the data center cooling sector for high profile and well known global datacenter customers
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high performance, cost effective design and market-leading innovation.
• Lead the design of new products or re-engineer existing ones, collaborating with Marketing, Procurement and Industrial Engineering, being aware of the customer's needs
• Approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material)
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution, achieving the best trade-off between market and internal customer needs
• Analyze and resolve technical problems as regards products under his/her responsibility

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of previous working experience on similar projects, ideally in the HVAC sector with particularly competence on liquid chillers design
• Excellent knowledge of thermodynamic and refrigeration principles
• English - Intermediate level - written and spoken
• High level of motivation combined with leadership abilities
• Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible
• Available to travel if needed

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this role in the MN locality is between $92,000 to $126,500 per year (based on a 40-hour work week)]-salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details.

Benefits

The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Core Principles

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities

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

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

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. 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]