DVT Engineering Lead High Density Liquid Cooling at Vertiv Group

DescriptionJob Title: DVT Engineer Lead Liquid CoolingJob SummaryIf 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:Bachelors 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 Vertivs 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 StrengthOUR 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 DevelopmentAbout VertivVertiv is a $8.0billion 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 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more. Work AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerVertiv 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. 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