Chemical Engineer (Liquid Cooling)

Job Summary

If you love to bring your engineering expertise around fluid specifications and materials compatibility to guide system design and application for a high reliability environment, this might be a place for you to thrive!  Especially if you have a passion for developing technology to support Artificial Intelligence datacenters!

The Chemical Engineer will contribute to our company’s leadership and engagement in the data center industry; support our cross-functional and global product development teams; manage a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment; and solve complex problems through testing and data analysis where no precedence exists.

Responsibilities:

• Be the expert on heat transfer fluid (water, glycols, oils) best practices, providing thought leadership and guidance to the organization.
• Define fluid compatibility design validation tests (DVT) content for new product development (NPD) for liquid cooling and help to drive lab development capital projects / third party services for fluid validation.
• Participate in industry groups to help set standards for fluid quality and compatibility in the rapidly growing area of liquid cooling for datacenter systems.  Define our path to market-leading fluid systems reliability.
• Collaborate with key customers to solve problems, set specifications, and meet requirements for reliable thermal fluid systems in their datacenter applications.  Support R&D collaboration around fluid systems.
• Support installation and service teams as they define best practices, scope of work, and maintenance procedures for our fluid systems in the field. Support other business elements with fluid expertise.
• Provide added fluid expertise and compatibility guidance, also for refrigerant and 2-phase fluid systems.
• Mentor other engineers in fluid compatibility knowledge and practices.
• Provide technical leadership both in-house and industry facing, for fluid topics.
• Demonstrate company commitment to fluid reliability and compatibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering -OR- related degree with water quality focus
• 5 years of career experience working with water chemistry as an individual contributor
• Experience with fluid (water / glycol) quality monitoring and specification
• Understanding of fluid compatibility, wetted materials selection, and treatment systems
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of dynamic teams; offer and receive constructive criticism
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, analyze and present data
• Interest and ability for writing standards, specifications, and procedures
• English, fluently written and spoken
• Travel ~10%
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Advanced degree, additional experience, engineering society involvement
  • Experience working in a global corporation, with product manufacturing and service teams
  • Certification / experience in water quality engineering, plant operation, fluid systems design 
  • Understanding and respect for phases of new product development process, program management
  • Experience with datacenter thermal systems, chilled water plant design, other building fluid systems
  • Travel ~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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.   

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.