DVT Engineer

Job Summary

If you love solving engineering problems by being hands-on with design of experimentation test engineering and facility construction projects in our world-class company this might be a place for you to thrive! Especially if you have a passion for developing technology to support Artificial Intelligence datacenters !

The DVT Engineerwill conduct factory witness tests of production units as well as design validation tests for new products; will work in a cross-functional product manufacturing and development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment; and solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct factory witness testing (FWT) with assistance from Test Engineers.
• Creation of Design Verification Test (DVT) plans with new product development teams.
• Plan and oversee performance testing then utilize the results to validate designs system controls and analytical performance models
• Participate in design and implementation of lab test facility upgrades and expansions including training of new test engineers & technicians
• 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 DVTs technology R&D and customer witness tests.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements which may include stress calculations heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Develops solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required

Extended Responsibilities:

• Occasional use of CFD/FEA and CAD software
• Work with software team to develop and verify system controls
• Implement test activities to solve field issues support service department
• Component verification testing for design changes and alternate suppliers
• Create and validate analytical performance models

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related degree
• Understand electrical schematic and pneumatic drawings (P&ID)
• Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• International travel 10%

Preferred Requirements:

• Career experience in new product development and/or testing as an individual contributor
• Experience with analytical performance models various heat transfer fluids (water glycol refrigerant)
• Experience writing performance test requests
• Knowledge of psychometric chart and (HCFC/HFC) refrigeration cycles
• Basic knowledge of CFD and/or FEA software as well as 3D CAD software
• International travel 20%ization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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

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 $8.0billion 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 to learn more.

Work Authorization

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