Sr. Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer (Thermal Controls)

Vertiv Holdings • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer to lead our Advanced Thermal Controls Algorithm Development efforts. This position understands and follows the new product development process and leads the ideation, design, testing and troubleshooting of Advanced Thermal Controls Logic and Algorithms. The Sr. Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer supports the Global Thermal Management business. This position interacts with and supports Global Design, Test Engineering, Thermal Controls, and Quality teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree (MS or higher) or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Controls Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; Preferred engineer with PhD and industrial experience.
• At least 5 years related experience.
• Required expertise with HVAC, data manipulation and algorithm design.
• HVAC experience (5 years).
• Experience with data manipulation, data modeling and analysis.
• Experience with real HVAC testing (propose, execute, evaluate).
• Experience with control design, numerical optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence.
• Experience with development and implementation of complex mathematical algorithms.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred expertise with software programming languages including but not limited to: Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++
• MySQL Server, SQL
• TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Nvidia AI Labs
• LabView and associated Data Acquisition systems and protocols.
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Rally, Code Composer Studio IDE, ST32CubeIDE, and Eclipse IDE tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creating Algorithm test plans and executing the plan either through simulated bench or lab environments.
• Owner of Thermal Controls Algorithm development, testing and verification in Thermal Controls Labs.
• Compilation and advanced analysis of test data with a focus on model development.
• Ideation, development, verification, and handoff of advanced algorithms and logic utilizing AI/ML methods for optimization, conditional based maintenance (predictive diagnostics), and/or operational excellence related to Thermal HVAC equipment to the Thermal Controls Development team.
• Algorithm scope includes single component, single device, multi-device systems and multi-systems.
• Familiarity with ML/AI technologies and a solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including MLP, CNN, SNN models, normalization and activation functions, forward/back propagation, and associated mathematics.
• Lab testing for verification of benefits and presentation of these results to the Product Management teams.
• Assist the Thermal Controls Development team in integrating algorithms into Controls architecture and platforms.
• Assisting in roadmap generation and resource plans specifically for Thermal Controls Algorithm development.
• Participates in sustaining activities for existing algorithms including diagnosis and resolution of related defects.
• Responsible for keeping excellent, organized project records and documentation.
• Product testing: Unit testing, system integration testing, and field-testing support.
• Leadership: Effective lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity, accepts broad responsibility.
• Other tasks and activities as required by management.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

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