We're looking for an experienced NPI Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of next-generation thermal management products — including liquid cooling systems, chillers, air handling units, and precision cooling (CRAC) units. You'll own the mechanical design from prototype through pilot run, collaborating with a world-class engineering team to deliver products that keep the world's most critical infrastructure running.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development for new thermal products through all NPDI gate phases
- Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, optimizing designs for manufacturability, cost, and quality
- Drive prototype builds, pilot runs, and testing for thermal systems including component selection and sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, piping)
- Work with multidisciplinary teams across regions, partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Controls Engineering
- Create and review critical documentation including CAD drawings, FMEA/DFA/DFM/DFX specs, and Bills of Material
- Partner with Engineering Leadership to ensure product development meets strategic business objectives
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in New Product Development for thermal/HVAC products (Liquid Cooling, Chillers, AHUs, CRAC)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's with Thermal specialization is a plus)
- Advanced CAD skills Creo preferred
- Thermal systems expertise to include component selection, sizing, and system-level design
- Comfortable working across time zones with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of Electrical, Controls, and Hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of safety standards( UL,CE, and industry compliance requirements)
- Ability to align engineering decisions with company objectives
- Excellent English communication — written and verbal
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 PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (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 Authorization
No 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 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 (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 [email protected].
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Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in New Product Development for thermal/HVAC products (Liquid Cooling, Chillers, AHUs, CRAC)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's with Thermal specialization preferred)
- Advanced CAD skills (Creo preferred)
- Thermal systems expertise including component selection, sizing, and system-level design
- Experience driving prototype builds, pilot runs, testing, and developing Bills of Material
- Experience creating/reviewing FMEA, DFA, DFM, and DFX documentation
- Strong understanding of Electrical, Controls, and Hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards (UL, CE, industry requirements)
- Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work across time zones with cross-functional teams and align engineering with business objectives
What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications 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 extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
