Advanced Thermal Controls Engineer

Vertiv is seeking a Advanced Thermal Controls Engineer to lead our Advanced Thermal Controls Algorithm Development efforts. This position understands and follows the new product development process and leads the ideation, design, testing and troubleshooting of Advanced Thermal Controls Logic and Algorithms.  The Sr. Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer supports the Global Thermal Management business. This position interacts with and supports Global Design, Test Engineering, Thermal Controls, and Quality teams. 

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH (Polaris) location.

• →Creating Algorithm test plans and executing the plan either through simulated bench or lab environments.
• →Owner of Thermal Controls Algorithm development, testing and verification in Thermal Controls Labs.
• →Compilation and advanced analysis of test data with a focus on model development.
• →Ideation, development, verification, and handoff of advanced algorithms and logic utilizing AI/ML methods for optimization, conditional based maintenance (predictive diagnostics), and/or operational excellence related to Thermal HVAC equipment to the Thermal Controls Development team.
• →Algorithm scope includes single component, single device, multi-device systems and multi-systems.
• →Familiarity with ML/AI technologies and a solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including MLP, CNN, SNN models, normalization and activation functions, forward/back propagation, and associated mathematics.
• →Lab testing for verification of benefits and presentation of these results to the Product Management teams.
• →Assist the Thermal Controls Development team in integrating algorithms into Controls architecture and platforms.
• →Assisting in roadmap generation and resource plans specifically for Thermal Controls Algorithm development.
• →Participates in sustaining activities for existing algorithms including diagnosis and resolution of related defects.
• →Responsible for keeping excellent, organized project records and documentation.
• →Product testing: Unit testing, system integration testing, and field-testing support
• →Leadership: Effective lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity, accepts broad responsibility
• →Other tasks and activities as required by management

• Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree (MS or higher) or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Controls Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; Preferred engineer with PhD and industrial experience.
• At least 5 years related experience
• Required expertise with HVAC, data manipulation and algorithm design:
  • HVAC experience (5 years)
  • Experience with data manipulation, data modeling and analysis
  • Experience with real HVAC testing (propose, execute, evaluate)
  • Experience with control design, numerical optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence
  • Experience with development and implementation of complex mathematical algorithms
• Preferred expertise with software programming languages including but not limited to:
  • Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++
  • MySQL Server, SQL
  • TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Nvidia AI Labs
  • LabView and associated Data Acquisition systems and protocols
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools:
  • Git, GitHub, GitLab, Rally, Code Composer Studio™ IDE, ST32CubeIDE™, and Eclipse® IDE toolsa plus 
• Fluent in English
• Up to 10% travel 

•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  High-Performance Culture

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

•  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

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion 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 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

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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