Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the thermodynamic design and development of Chiller and Data Center Cooling products.
• Perform heat-load, refrigeration-cycle, component-sizing, pressure-drop, and product-performance calculations.
• Select and evaluate key refrigeration and hydronic components, including compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, pumps, valves, and fans.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, calculation files, performance data, and engineering documentation.
• Support global NPDI programs from concept definition through product launch.
• Provide engineering support for engineered-to-order solutions based on proven product platforms.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management teams.
• Define test requirements, support laboratory testing, analyze results, and contribute to design verification activities.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support cost optimization, product standardization, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable internal requirements, technical standards, and product specifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, Chiller, or Thermal Management product development.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Ability to perform component sizing and system-performance calculations.
• Experience analyzing test data and resolving thermal or refrigeration-system issues.
• Working knowledge of technical drawings, product specifications, and Bills of Materials.
• Understanding of product-development and engineering change-management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with air-cooled or water-cooled Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, heat pumps, or Data Center Cooling products.
• Familiarity with refrigerant regulations, safety requirements, and HVAC product standards.
• Experience with thermodynamic simulation, selection, or performance-analysis tools.
• Experience supporting laboratory validation and NPDI programs.
• Basic familiarity with CAD and PLM systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Results orientation
• Technical excellence
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and global collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Continuous improvement
• Structured problem solving

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.

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 help.join@vertiv.com