Senior NPDI Engineer - Two-Phase Liquid Cooling Systems

Vertiv Holdings • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Senior NPDI Engineer supports new product development activities by providing strong technical leadership in two-phase liquid cooling technologies and driving execution across the entire product development lifecycle. This role serves as a key contributor to the successful delivery of advanced cooling solutions by combining deep system-level understanding of two-phase physics with disciplined execution of NPDI processes. A successful candidate will demonstrate both domain expertise in two-phase cooling system design and integration, and fluency in product development systems including BOM management, DVT analysis, PLM tools, and cross-functional collaboration within a stage-gated framework. The Senior NPDI Engineer will support the development and launch of next-generation two-phase liquid cooling products within Vertiv's HDLC business. These solutions are designed to meet the thermal demands of high-performance computing, AI, and hyperscale data center environments. This position provides the opportunity to lead technically challenging programs within a global organization, engaging with cross-functional partners across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and program management to deliver products that are technically sound, manufacturable, and compliant with safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in new product development, with at least 10 years focused on liquid cooling systems.
• In-depth understanding of two-phase thermal principles, including phase-change physics, flow instabilities, and heat transfer limits.
• Demonstrated ability to manage NPDI stage-gate processes, including PLM workflows, BOMs, ECOs, and DVT planning/execution.
• Proficient in PLM tools (e.g., PD Cloud, Windchill, Oracle Agile), and familiar with CAD systems (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across global teams.
• Familiarity with component reliability testing and compliance standards for thermal systems.
• Ability to interpret test data, assess root cause, and drive resolution across engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Fluent in English; ability to travel as needed (~20%).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of two-phase liquid cooling systems including system architecture, component selection, and integration of evaporators, condensers, pumps, and sealed loop assemblies.
• Lead execution of NPDI deliverables including BOM creation and management, PLM workflows, design validation testing (DVT), and engineering change management.
• Analyze system-level thermal performance and collaborate with validation teams to interpret DVT results and resolve issues related to flow stability, critical heat flux, and two-phase behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-electrical, thermal, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality-to ensure system-level integration and product readiness.
• Support alignment to compliance and safety certifications, and contribute to internal design reviews, documentation, and gate review milestones.
• Provide technical leadership in reviewing supplier designs, validating hardware test results, and ensuring performance-to-cost targets are met.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees