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Vertiv · 2 weeks ago

Global Technical/Engineering Lead — Liquid Cooling (TCS/SFN)

Westerville, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Vertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company that ensures customers' vital applications run continuously. They are seeking a Global Technical/Engineering Lead with expertise in Technical Cooling Systems to establish engineering ownership and drive alignment across regions, while leading NPDI projects and mentoring engineers.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead TCS/SFN design deliverables through all NPDI stages, from concept to product launch, ensuring global consistency, technical robustness, and manufacturability

Define and develop global TCS/SFN standards and reusable modules (headers, manifolds, valves, fittings, hoses, expansion tanks, filters, quick disconnects) to be applied consistently across regions

Launch and coordinate a global SFN engineering team across Westerville, Monterrey, India, and China, assign accountable tasks per project and ensure global alignment

Create and manage PTC Creo models, design libraries, and assemblies for TCS/SFN components and systems

Perform system sizing and validation, flow balancing, pressure drop, NPSH margin, valve Cv selection, and pump/loop analysis

Oversee prototype builds, validation test plans, and execution (pressure, leak, flow/thermal, cleanliness, condensation/dew point)

Work in PLM systems (e.g., Oracle PD Cloud, Windchill) to manage BOMs, drawings, engineering changes, and product documentation

Collaborate cross-functionally with global engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to align TCS/SFN design with product roadmap goals

Ensure integration across Application Engineering, NPDI, and ETO projects to drive global consistency, reuse, and customer alignment

Drive supplier engagement, define specifications, support RFQs, and validate supplier designs for manufacturability and cost effectiveness

Provide technical ownership of future configurator and rapid layout tools (e.g., CPQ-Creo integration, Revit) to streamline quoting and design processes globally

Mentor and develop engineers across regions, and review custom order learnings to feed back into NPDI modules and roadmap planning

Ensure adherence to ASME/ASHRAE standards and internal global design guidelines for liquid-cooled piping systems

Qualification

Technical Cooling SystemsPTC CreoPLM systemsNPDI project leadershipASME/ASHRAE standardsHydraulic modelingCFD toolsEnglish communicationLeadership skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

12–18 years of experience in piping and fluid systems, preferably in data center liquid cooling, HVAC, hydronics, or process cooling, with direct experience in Technical Cooling Systems (TCS) / Secondary Fluid Networks (SFN) highly desirable

Expert proficiency with PTC Creo for assemblies, layouts, routing, and detailed drawings

Strong working knowledge of PLM systems (e.g., Oracle PD Cloud, Windchill) for BOM management, engineering change control, and design lifecycle management

Proven record of leading NPDI projects using Stage Gate or equivalent processes, including integration across Application Engineering, NPDI, and ETO workflows

Hands-on validation experience including pressure/leak testing, flow and thermal testing, cleanliness protocols, and condensation/dew point checks

Knowledge of ASME and ASHRAE guidelines for liquid cooling and piping systems. Deep expertise in DFM/DFA principles, weld/braze methods, and supplier fabrication processes

Strong documentation skills, including preparation of PFDs, P&IDs, test reports, engineering change orders, and sustaining handoffs

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstrated ability to lead and align global engineering teams across regions, with willingness to travel internationally as needed

Strong leadership, organizational, and collaboration skills

Proven ability to define and own engineering tools and configurators that enable rapid layout creation, quoting, and design reuse