Senior DVT Engineer

Location: Westerville

Job Title:

Sr DVT Engineer - 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 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.

Key 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.

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with psychrometrics, refrigeration cycles (HCFC/HFC/HFO), and industry standard test methods.

* Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar).

* 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:
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* Customer Focus

* Operational Excellence

* High-Performance Culture

* Innovation

* Financial Strength

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