GRS Sr. Thermal Data Modeling Engineer

Vertiv•Westerville, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking an experienced GRS Sr. Thermal Data Modeling Engineer to support the development of its global thermal rating tool. In this role, you will be working with a diverse team of engineers in creating and maintaining thermodynamic models of Vertiv’s HVAC products to support the global Sales and Design teams. You will be the first contact point for AMER region support and daily operations. This position will be based onsite at our Westerville, OH - Polaris location.

Requirements

Master Degree in energy / mechanical engineering or related science with strong expertise in thermodynamics. PhD will be considered a plus.
5+ years of experience in developing thermal models and heat transfer analysis of commercial HVAC systems and components
A proven track record of technical excellence in HVAC system modeling and simulation
Strong background in single and two-phase fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
Deep understanding of the working of HVAC system and its components through extensive work experience
Coding and unit-testing skills using modern object-oriented programming languages like C#.Net
Practical Knowledge of numerical methods especially in the context of single and multi-dimension root solvers
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a responsible team player
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and communication tools like MS Teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly
Native American speaker or excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

PhD will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Review published literature for latest methods and correlations and implement them in code
Investigate convergence and accuracy issues in thermodynamic models and take corrective actions
Write detailed test plans for component/system testing to obtain data for model validation
Fine tune and calibrate thermal models against lab data following a scientific approach
Create detailed project plans and lead the assigned projects to completion
Ensure Vertiv’s performance programs conform to AHRI and DOE requirements
Perform complex data analysis, properly document results, and prepare presentations
Study new products and translate into modeling specifications for fast solving mathematical models of HVAC components such as evaporators, condensers, compressors, fluid connections, fans, pumps, etc., using physics-based equations
Debug stable algorithms to simulate performance of single/multi-circuit HVAC systems such as direct expansion air-cooled, water-cooled, chiller, pumped refrigeration etc.
Apply urgent bug fixes in case of blocking issues
Support development team in releasing and testing new functionalities
Prioritize and understand urgency and importance of new requirements