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Vertiv is looking for a Thermodynamic HVAC/chiller Engineer to be part of the Thermal Management mechanical Design team within the R&D Department, based in Piove di Sacco, Italy. He/She will be mainly focused on the Chiller products.
Responsibilities:
- To manage the development of new R&D products in the data center cooling sector for high profile and well-known global datacenter customers.
- Deliver a fast and customer focused response on “engineered to order” (ETO) projects, where a new solution is based on an existing and well proven platform.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high performance, cost effective design and market leading innovation.
- To lead the design of new products or re-engineer existing ones, collaborating with, Marketing, Procurement and Industrial Engineering, being aware of the customer’s needs.
- To approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material).
- To meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution, achieving the best trade-off between market and internal customer needs.
- To analyze and resolve technical problems as regards products under his/her responsibility.
- Availability to travel on request between the Italian HQ (base) and a production facility in Slovakia.
- A good level of experience in the HVAC sector with particularly good knowledge of Thermodynamics and refrigeration.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering is required;
- At least 3-5 years of previous working experience on similar projects, ideally in the HVAC/chiller sector;
- Good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles are essential;
- English – Intermediate level – written and spoken;
- A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required;
- Knowledge of technical norms and standards;
- Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR 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
The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco, (PD) is between 48.000€ to 60.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
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]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering
- 3-5 years experience on HVAC/chiller projects
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles
- Experience reviewing and approving CAD drawings, specifications, and bills of material
- English intermediate level (written and spoken)
- Leadership abilities and high motivation
- Knowledge of technical norms and standards
- Availability to travel between Italian HQ and production facility in Slovakia
- Result-oriented, team player, detail-oriented, flexible
- Must be legally authorized to work 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
