Job DescriptionWe'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
Work AuthorizationNo 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.
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