Job description
manage product development projects in the r&d and engineering department. Be responsible and accountable for coordinated management of a project over cross‑functional groups, directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives. The role also has a heavy operational element in carrying out component selections, thermodynamic designs, conceptual layouts, and other core activities. Focus on the development of in‑rack and in‑row deployment of coolant distribution units (cdus) in both single‑phase and two‑phase (liquid) cooling.
responsibilities
* lead the teams assigned to specific projects for in‑rack and in‑row deployment of cdus in both single‑phase and two‑phase (liquid) cooling.
* develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost.
* identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure no deliverable or project schedule slips; identify key risks and have a contingency plan.
* communicate with other managers, upper management, or outside vendors and other plants, as required.
* ensure the project follows the npdp, new product development process, and report progress to npdp leadership and project/program managers.
* operational responsibility for the thermodynamic design and numerical calculations of specific liquid cooling designs.
* manage the development of liquid cooling products for high‑profile and well‑known global data‑center customers.
* facilitate cross‑functional planning and project execution following design guidelines and principles of liquid cooling.
* deliver a fast and customer‑focused response on “engineered‑to‑order complex” (eto‑c) projects, where a new solution is based on an existing and well‑proven platform.
* work in a multidisciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high‑performance, cost‑effective design and market‑leading innovation.
* lead the design of new products or re‑engineer existing ones, collaborating with marketing, procurement and industrial engineering, while being aware of the customer’s needs.
* approve and review product documentation (cad drawings, specifications, bills of material).
* meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution, achieving the best trade‑off between market and internal customer needs.
* analyze and resolve technical problems related to products under their responsibility.
qualifications
required / minimum qualifications
* at least 5 years of previous experience in a management role.
* at least 10 years (total) of previous experience in an engineering role.
* bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
additional / preferred qualifications
* good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles is essential.
* knowledge of physics, engineering and manufacturing processes.
* english – advanced level – written and spoken.
* a high level of motivation combined with strong leadership abilities.
* knowledge of technical norms and standards, ul, ashrae, ieee.
* competences: result‑oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible.
physical & environmental requirements
* none
time travel needed
* 20%
* availability to travel on request between the engineering office in apodaca, mx and the production facility in santa catarina, mx.
* ability to travel to company headquarters in westerville, ohio and high density liquid cooling office in redhill, uk.
work authorization
vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the united states. This position does not provide sponsorship. 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
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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