Advanced Development Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the development of new products; work in a crossfunctional development or advanced development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities in this dynamic environment; and solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced development tasks to inform NPDI teams designing new cooling systemsfor 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.
• Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required.
• Participate in identification of cost reduction opportunities and in the design and development of cost reduction changes.
• Build prototypes to support the development of product design.
• Plan and oversee proofofconcept 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 UniversityIndustry collaborations.
• Interact with employees outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or directly related degree at minimum.
• 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 multitask in a fastpaced 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 with analytical performance models
  • Experience with 2Phase heat transfer fluids including natural refrigerants
  • Experience with 1phase and/or 2phase Liquid Cooling technologies
  • Knowledge of psychometric chart and refrigeration cycles
  • Basic knowledge of CFD and/or FEA software preferred Ansys
  • Understanding of manufacturing limitations break sheet metal and formed copper tubes

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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

HighPerformance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a CustomerFirst Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $6.9billion 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 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv to learn more.

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