Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer

US Diversity Job Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer to join the Thermal Management team in the Engineering and R&D Department. The role is preferably based in Columbus, OH, with global product scope supporting chilled water systems.

You will lead multi-disciplinary efforts to develop high-performance, cost-effective products, review CAD/BOM, and drive timely execution while balancing cost and quality. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant HVAC project experience, especially liquid chillers.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles.
• Intermediate English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new R&D products in the data center cooling sector for global datacenter customers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Procurement and Industrial Engineering to deliver market-leading innovation.
• Lead the design of new products or re-engineer existing ones, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, bills of material).
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution; trade off market/internal needs.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems related to products under responsibility.

Skills

Thermodynamics & Refrigeration

Leadership abilities

Travel readiness

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

English (Intermediate)

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.

• 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

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. 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.

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: 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.