DVT Engineer

About the role

The DVT Engineer is responsible for executing Design Verification Testing (DVT) activities to ensure liquid cooling products meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements. This role is focused on test execution, data collection, and real-time troubleshooting. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate product performance, support Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and ensure consistent, high-quality test results.

Responsibilities

• Execute Design Verification Tests (DVT) according to established test plans and procedures.
• Set up, operate, and monitor test equipment and liquid cooling systems during second shift operations.
• Ensure proper system configuration, instrumentation setup, and test readiness prior to execution.
• Maintain detailed test logs, observations, and shift handoff notes.
• Support data analysis efforts by organizing and summarizing test results.
• Support execution of test procedures and ensure systems meet defined test conditions.
• Provide real-time support during testing and document results for internal and customer review.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to test setup, instrumentation, and system performance.
• Support root-cause investigations for test failures and unexpected results.
• Escalate critical issues to senior engineers or lab leadership as needed.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to support validation activities.
• Assist with prototype builds, test setup modifications, and system adjustments.
• Support implementation of test improvements and lab process updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality.
• Support development and refinement of test procedures and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 1–4 years of experience in test engineering, lab operations, or product validation.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and basic electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with thermal systems, liquid cooling, or HVAC equipment.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
• Exposure to ASHRAE testing or similar performance validation methods.
• Experience supporting Factory Witness Testing (FWT) or customer-facing test activities.
• Basic understanding of controls systems or PLC operation.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee development programs.
• Professional growth opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

Second shift operations.

Vertiv

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, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.

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