Senior DVT Engineer

Vertiv Group • Westerville, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges through hands-on experimentation, rigorous test engineering, and technical leadership, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of liquid-cooling technology for AI-driven datacenters. The Senior DVT Engineer is responsible for executing Design Verification Testing (DVT) activities to ensure new liquid cooling products meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements. This role plays a key part across the NPDI (New Product Development & Introduction) lifecycle, supporting test planning, execution, data analysis, and issue resolution. The Senior DVT Engineer works cross-functionally to validate designs, improve product quality, and ensure successful product qualification. This position requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced, world-class lab environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in product validation, test engineering, or thermal system development.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with psychrometrics, refrigeration cycles (HCFC/HFC/HFO), and industry standard test methods.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Demonstrated success in delivering validated products through a structured NPDI process.
• International travel willingness (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Design Verification Test (DVT) plans for new liquid cooling products.
• Translate product requirements and specifications into clear, testable validation methods.
• Perform and support performance testing (ASHRAE), reliability testing, and component-level validation.
• Support Factory Witness Testing (FWT) activities by preparing test setups, validating instrumentation, and ensuring systems meet predefined test conditions.
• Execute test procedures during FWT events and provide real-time technical support to ensure successful demonstration of product performance and functionality.
• Document test results and assist in resolving issues identified during FWT to ensure customer and internal acceptance criteria are met.
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting of test results.
• Support validation activities across all NPDI phases, including prototype builds, design validation, and product qualification.
• Contribute to design reviews by providing test data, insights, and risk assessments.
• Ensure traceability between product requirements and test results.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware/controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate product designs.
• Support issue resolution by identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with lab and process engineering teams to support test setup and execution.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Compare test data to analytical models and support model validation efforts.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend design improvements.
• Support root-cause investigations for test failures and field issues using structured methods (8D, FMEA).
• Contribute to improvements in test methods, data quality, and lab processes.
• Assist in developing more efficient and repeatable validation practices.

Benefits

• Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

What This Job Offers

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