Mechanical Engineering Intern - Liquid Cooling Summer 2027

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Westerville, OH, USA
In-Office
Internship
Hardware • Software • Analytics
The Role
Support mechanical design and development of data-center liquid cooling systems (SFN, CDUs, piping). Assist with CAD layouts, drawings, BOMs, component selection, testing, prototype builds, supplier coordination, and documentation. Contribute to product development and continuous improvement under engineering guidance.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern – Liquid Cooling Systems

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support engineering activities related to liquid cooling systems for data center applications, including Secondary Fluid Networks (SFN), Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), and associated mechanical/piping systems.

Preferred background:

  • Currently pursuing a final-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Basic understanding or interest in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, piping, HVAC, or thermal systems.
  • Exposure to CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar is preferred.
  • Interest in data center cooling, liquid cooling, mechanical system design, or product development.
  • Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Typical responsibilities:

  • Support SFN, CDU, and related mechanical design activities.
  • Assist with CAD layouts, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
  • Support component selection, technical research, testing, and prototype builds.
  • Assist with supplier coordination and cross-functional engineering activities.
  • Support product development and continuous improvement projects.

Relevant coursework, projects, internships, or lab experience in fluid systems, thermal systems, piping, HVAC, or mechanical design would be beneficial.


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About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: 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]

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a final-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Basic understanding or interest in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, piping, HVAC, or thermal systems
  • Exposure to CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
  • Interest in data center cooling, liquid cooling, mechanical system design, or product development
  • Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Relevant coursework, projects, internships, or lab experience in fluid systems, thermal systems, piping, HVAC, or mechanical design
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (no visa sponsorship provided)

Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
8,435 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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.

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