Mechanical Engineer

Vertiv • Westerville, OH

34d

About The Position

We'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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in New Product Development for thermal/HVAC products (Liquid Cooling, Chillers, AHUs, CRAC)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's with Thermal specialization is a plus

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

What This Job Offers

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