Sr. Principal Mechanical Research Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced, long-term research initiatives focused on IT rack design, emphasizing material innovation, structural integrity, and thermal efficiency
• Conduct blue-sky research on next-generation rack materials and structural designs to address future performance and sustainability requirements
• Develop prototypes, models, and simulations to validate new ideas and support technology feasibility studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, engineering, and infrastructure teams
• Explore innovative approaches to rack design incorporating advanced materials, weight reduction, and environmental sustainability
• Publish technical papers, file patents, and present findings to internal and external audiences
• Identify and collaborate with external research institutions, industry partners, and academic organizations
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, material science, or advanced research
• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Expertise in material science applied to mechanical design, including advanced materials or composites
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and validate transformative mechanical design ideas
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a track record of research or patents
• Ability to work in an office and electrical lab environment
• Comfort performing or guiding experiments in an electronics lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of thermal management principles applied to rack design
• Familiarity with emerging trends in physical infrastructure systems, such as modular designs
• Experience in long-term research focused on sustainability and future technology applications

About the Company

Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services mission-critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.