Job Description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.

We are currently seeking a Team Leader Thermal to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy

He/She will be part of the Thermal Management team within the Engineering Department. He/She will be mainly focused on the Direct Expansion products for Data Center cooling. He/She will play a crucial role in the design and development of our innovative products. He/She manages product development projects within the Engineering Department. He/She is responsible for project execution and coordinated management across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic business and organizational objectives.

What kind of work will you be doing?

- Coordinate the project team for the development of new products.
- Lead the design of new products or re-engineer existing ones, collaborating with Marketing, Sales Procurement and Industrial Engineering, being aware of the customer’s needs.
- Take operational responsibility for the thermodynamic design and performance calculations of assigned projects.
- Ensure that the project follows the NPDI process.
- Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost.
- Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip. Identify key risks and have a contingency plan.
- Communicate with other managers, upper management,



or outside vendors and other plants, as required.
- Support product production transfer from and to other locations, interface with main center of expertise, understand and manage bill of materials.
- Deliver a fast and customer focused response on engineered to order projects, where a new solution is based on an existing and well-proven platform.
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high performance, cost effective design and market leading innovation.
- Approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material, manuals).
- 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 as regards products under his/her responsibility.
- Validate of HVAC components and system models with data laboratory tests.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all regions to enhance global designs.

What will make you successful?

- Master’s degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering or a related fields.
- 10+ years of work experience in the HVAC industry, preferably on similar projects.
- Technical skills:



good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles are essential.
- Know-how of HVAC products, technical standards (i.e. CE, MD, PED, LVD, EMC) and manufacturing processes.
- English – Intermediate level – written and spoken.
- A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required.
- Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible, attitude for teamwork.
- Initiative: Works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 10-20%

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let’s start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

- 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

The anticipated salary range for this role in Italy is between 45.000€ to 70.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional

📌 Team Leader Thermal (Italia)
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