Advanced Development Engineer

Avocent • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the development of new products; work in a cross-functional development or advanced development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities in this dynamic environment; and solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or directly related degree at minimum.
• Demonstrated record of meeting deadlines and project goals.
• Understanding of electrical schematic and pneumatic drawings (P&ID).
• Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and/or as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism.
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process.
• Excellent project management skills and communication skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with analytical performance models.
• Experience with 2-Phase heat transfer fluids, including 'natural' refrigerants.
• Experience with 1-phase and/or 2-phase Liquid Cooling technologies.
• Knowledge of psychometric chart and refrigeration cycles.
• Basic knowledge of CFD and/or FEA software, preferred Ansys.
• Understanding of manufacturing limitations, break sheet metal and formed copper tubes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced development tasks to inform NPDI teams designing new cooling systems for high density computer rooms.
• Collaborate across the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, as well as production and offering teams.
• Work with these teams for design reviews, meeting cost metrics, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Perform a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements, which may include stress calculations, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required.
• Participate in identification of cost reduction opportunities and in the design and development of cost reduction changes.
• Build prototypes to support the development of product design.
• Plan and oversee proof-of-concept testing, then utilize the results to validate or modify designs, control methods, and analytical models.
• Compile reports and design guidelines.
• Scout technologies that could be implemented into Vertiv cooling systems.
• Support Vertiv activities with University-Industry collaborations.
• Interact with employees, outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree