Job Summary
The Research Scientist Domain Lead - Thermodynamics will lead Vertiv's advanced thermodynamics research initiatives focusing on next-generation cooling paradigms for critical infrastructure. Drive innovation in thermal management technologies including hybrid cooling systems, direct-to-chip solutions, and advanced heat exchange methods. Develop breakthrough solutions for increasing power densities and AI workload thermal challenges.
This role reports to the Advanced Research and Technology Leader and is based in Delaware, OH.
Responsibilities:
- Lead research programs in advanced thermal management and cooling technologies
- Drive innovation in next-generation cooling solutions including: Hybrid 1 & 2 phase Direct-to-Chip Cooling, Heat-reuse Architectures, Natural Refrigerants, Cryogenic Cooling systems, Nano-particle fluid additives
- Design and validate new cooling paradigms for high-density computing
- Develop thermal solutions for AI and high-performance computing applications
- Lead experimental programs for new cooling technologies
- Collaborate with Power Systems and Materials teams on integrated solutions
- Partner with universities and research institutions on thermal innovation
- Drive intellectual property development in thermal management
- Provide technical guidance on thermal architecture and cooling strategies
- Present research outcomes to executive leadership and customers
Requirements:
- PhD or Master's degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Thermodynamics and Cooling research or applied development.
- Strong publication or patent record preferred.
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration and external engagement.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Travel: 10% travel for research collaboration, conferences, and customer meetings
- Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Laboratory and office environment
- Ability to work with various cooling systems and test equipment
- May require work in data center environments
THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
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- High-Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Innovation
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- Think big and execute
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- 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.
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Skills Required
- PhD or Master's degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline
- 5+ years of experience in thermodynamics and cooling research or applied development
- Strong publication or patent record
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration and external engagement
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for research collaboration, conferences, and customer meetings
- Ability to work in laboratory and data center environments with cooling systems and test equipment
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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.
