Distinguished Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems

Distinguished Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems

Austin, TX, United States

Distinguished Mechanical Engineer – Server Liquid Systems on our new product development (NPD) team responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced thermal-mechanical solutions. The role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of liquid-cooling hardware, such as processor cold plates, Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHXs), Thermal Test Vehicles (TTVs), manifolds, piping systems, and associated components. Other responsibilities include documentation, supplier engagement, and collaboration with cross-functional team members, providing production support during factory manufacturing and integration.

• Design cold plates, RDHX assemblies, manifolds, piping systems, and liquid distribution components for new product development and customer-specific solutions.
• Develop microchannel geometries optimized for pressure drop, heat flux, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate baseplate materials, surface treatments, and bonding methods.
• Create detailed 3D models and assemblies in Creo, including parametric models, drawings, and design intent documentation.
• Support CFD and FEA analysis for cold plate channel design, manifold flow balancing, and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with other Vertiv engineers and cross functions to design effective solutions.
• Prepare parts, assemblies, and assembly drawings for fabrication and integration.
• Create, maintain, and review bills of materials (BOMs) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing during prototype builds, testing, and production.
• Support Pre-Sales Team in solution development, quotations, and solution presentations to customers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision from lead project engineers and/or manager.
• Manage multiple ongoing projects and switch tasks as needed.
• Work directly with Procurement and material vendors on component sourcing and selection.
• Participate in and lead group discussions.
• 3D print prototype parts.
• May oversee and advise on the design and CAD work of others as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical design roles involving thermal-mechanical solutions, fluid systems, and/or cooling hardware.
• Familiarity with data center cooling technologies, ASHRAE guidelines, and industry best practices is preferred.
• Proficient modeling skills required, preferably in Creo.
• Ability to read, interpret and produce drawings and equipment specifications.
• Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exhibits appropriate attributes in all aspects of performance, demeanor, accuracy, results orientation, planning, and information management.
• Positive and team-oriented attitude.

• 10-15% domestic and international travel for supplier visits and customer meetings.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, networks and facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services from the cloud to the edge. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and operates in more than 130 countries.

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