Advanced Controls Engineer

Advanced Thermal Control EngineerThe Advanced Thermal Control Engineer will provide technical expertise in Thermal Controls algorithm development focused in the areas of optimization and conditional-based maintenance routines and logic. This position will support the integration of these algorithms into the base Vertiv Thermal Controls embedded and software platforms throughout the R&D, implementation, and testing verification phases. In addition, this position will work with design engineering to create and work with system simulation models. Heavy integration of these models and algorithms into the Thermal Controls testing frameworks to provide automated testing support is expected.This role will work on a global team with resources and physical/virtual lab environments spanning multiple regions and time zones. The position will report into the Global Thermal Line of Business and will impact the global product portfolio. The Global Thermal product portfolio includes traditional air cooled (DX), pumped refrigerant economizer, Chilled water/Chiller, Liquid Cooled, heat rejection, software, and controls-based products. This position will look holistically across the portfolio and help identify opportunities for advanced algorithm development and then take those ideas to production driving significant customer value around the world.ResponsibilitiesRequirements analysis: Requirements gathering, algorithm prototyping, data analysis, test campaign designProject management: Project planning, task estimation, version controlFull lifecycle algorithm development: Design, review, testing, integration assistance to firmware developersDocumentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshootingProduct testing: Unit testing, system integration testing, and field test supportLeadership: Effective lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity, accepts broad responsibilityOther tasks and activities as required by managementRequirements5+ years experience with mechanical system controls and algorithm/code designBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation/Controls, or equivalent experience.Experience with control designUnderstanding of applying algorithms to production codeExpertise with software programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, and PythonFamiliarity with software development environments and tools including Source code version control / GitFamiliarity with ML/AI technologiesFluency in EnglishPreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of HVAC Thermodynamics and various refrigeration cyclesSingle phase, two phase, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling experienceMachine learning and artificial intelligence technologiesTravel RequirementsWillingness to travel up to 10%The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.? Integrity.? Respect.? Teamwork.? Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESHigh-Performance CultureCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceInnovationFinancial StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORSOwn itAct with urgencyFoster a customer-first mindsetThink big and executeLead by exampleDrive continuous improvementLearn and seek out developmentPromote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (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 AuthorizationNo calls or agencies please. 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 EmployerVertiv 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 View email address on click.appcast.io InfoJob Identification 20261340Job Category Software EngineeringPosting Date 07/01/2026, 07:37 PMLocations Westerville, OH, United States