Advanced Controls Engineer

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. Responsibilities Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, algorithm prototyping, data analysis, test campaign design Project management: Project planning, task estimation, version control Full lifecycle algorithm development: Design, review, testing, integration assistance to firmware developers Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting Product testing: Unit testing, system integration testing, and field test support Leadership: Effective lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity, accepts broad responsibility Other tasks and activities as required by management Requirements 5+ years experience with mechanical system controls and algorithm/code design Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation/Controls, or equivalent experience. Experience with control design Understanding of applying algorithms to production code Expertise with software programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, and Python Familiarity with software development environments and tools including source code version control / Git Familiarity with ML/AI technologies Fluency in English Preferred Qualifications Understanding of HVAC Thermodynamics and various refrigeration cycles Single phase, two phase, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience Machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies Travel Requirements Willingness to travel up to 10% 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv