Advanced Controls Engineer

Vertiv • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Advanced Thermal Control Engineer provides technical expertise in thermal-controls algorithm development, with a focus on optimization and condition-based maintenance routines and logic. The role supports integrating algorithms into Vertiv Thermal Controls embedded and software platforms across research and development, implementation, and testing verification. It also works with design engineering to create and use system simulation models, integrating those models and algorithms into thermal-controls testing frameworks to support automated testing.

The position works on a global team across multiple regions and time zones, within the Global Thermal Line of Business, and contributes to Vertiv’s global product portfolio. The engineer evaluates opportunities for advanced algorithm development across air-cooled, pumped-refrigerant economizer, chilled-water/chiller, liquid-cooled, heat-rejection, software, and controls-based products, then advances suitable ideas toward production and customer value.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with mechanical system controls and algorithm or code design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation/Controls, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with control design.
• Understanding of applying algorithms to production code.
• Expertise in software programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools, including source-code version control/Git.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of HVAC thermodynamics and various refrigeration cycles.
• Experience with single-phase, two-phase, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
• Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements, prototype algorithms, analyze data, and design test campaigns.
• Plan projects, estimate tasks, and manage version control.
• Develop algorithms through their full lifecycle, including design, review, and testing, and assist with integration into firmware.
• Prepare program commentary and user guides for service and troubleshooting.
• Support product testing, including unit testing, system integration testing, and field testing.
• Serve as an effective lead engineer, maintaining a positive attitude, applying creativity, and accepting broad responsibility.
• Perform other tasks and activities as required by management.
• Identify opportunities for advanced algorithm development across the product portfolio and advance ideas toward production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level