DVT Engineering Lead - High Density Liquid Cooling

DVT Engineering Lead

• High Density Liquid Cooling at Vertiv Corporation DVT Engineering Lead
• High Density Liquid Cooling at Vertiv Corporation in Westerville, Ohio Posted in 13 days ago.

Job Description:

Job Description Job Title:

DVT Engineer Lead

• Liquid Cooling Job Summary 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 DVT Engineer Lead is responsible for driving the Design Verification Testing strategy and quality assurance for next-generation liquid-cooling products. This role spans the entire NPDI (New Product Development & Introduction) lifecycle

• from concept and design review, to performance/reliability testing, to product qualification.

The DVT Lead provides technical direction, ensures compliance with internal and industry standards, and delivers validated, high-quality products to market. This position requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced, world-class lab environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Own and lead the creation, approval, and execution of Design Verification Test (DVT) plans for all new liquid-cooling products. Review and challenge product requirements/specifications to ensure testability, completeness, and alignment with customer needs. Plan, schedule, and oversee performance testing, reliability testing, safety testing, and component-level qualification activities. Ensure accurate data capture, documentation, and reporting for internal reviews, design updates, and customer witness tests. Participate in every phase of NPDI, including concept feasibility, design reviews, prototype validation, pilot builds, field trial support, and readiness for mass production. Lead DVT sign-off and ensure all verification evidence meets internal quality standards. Support gate reviews by presenting test results, risk assessments, validation readiness, and quality status. Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software/controls, and manufacturing teams to validate designs, identify issues, and drive corrective actions. Partner with offering managers, sourcing teams, quality engineering, and service teams for lifecycle improvements and supplier qualification. Collaborate with process and lab engineering to design and implement test facility upgrades, instrumentation improvements, and capacity expansions. Collaborate with firmware/controls teams to verify control algorithms, fault handling, and system responses. Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety protocols, and lab procedures. Develop test methods, automation improvements, and data-analysis frameworks to accelerate validation and improve accuracy. Drive engineering analyses using thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and reliability engineering principles. Validate analytical and empirical performance models; contribute to data-driven design improvements. Lead investigations into design issues, field failures, and validation non-conformances. Support root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving approaches (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa).

Extended Responsibilities :

Guide occasional use of CFD/FEA for test correlation and design critique. Support component verification testing for alternate suppliers or design changes. Represent DVT in design reviews, customer witness testing, and internal audits.

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. 5 plus years of engineering experience in product development, test engineering, or validation of thermal or electromechanical systems. Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat-transfer systems (water, glycol, refrigerant). Ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs. Proven ability to lead test programs and manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical writing, data-analysis, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated success in delivering validated products through a structured NPDI process. International travel willingness (up to 20%). The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development About Vertiv Vertiv is a $8.

0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com. #LI-RB1 About the Team Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.