Development Engineering

Advanced Development Engineer
The Advanced Development Engineer will contribute to the development of new products; work in a cross-functional development or advanced development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities in this dynamic environment; This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - Polaris location.
Conduct advanced development tasks to inform NPDI teams designing new cooling systems for 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.
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 proof-of-concept testing, then utilize the results to validate or modify designs, control methods, and analytical models.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Demonstrated record of meeting deadlines and project goals
Understanding of electrical schematic and pneumatic drawings (P&ID)
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
Experience in programming and/or creating thermal system energy models to compare new ideas to baseline systems
Experienced in the use of AI-powered engineering tools for increased efficiency
Experience with 2-Phase heat transfer fluids, including "natural" refrigerants
Knowledge of psychometric chart and refrigeration cycles
Experience with CFD and/or FEA software, preferred Ansys
Understanding of manufacturing limitations, break sheet metal and formed copper tubes

Travel Requirements:

~ The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Diversity & Inclusion.
Customer Focus

• High-Performance Culture
• Financial Strength

Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Learn and Seek Out Development
Vertiv is a $10.2 billion 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 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. 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.
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