About the role#
As a Thermal Laboratory Engineering Intern, you will support the Dearborn Laboratory team in validating liquid cooling products and thermal management systems. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to assist with product development and sustaining engineering tasks. This role provides hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, thermal testing methodologies, and product validation processes.
What you'll do#
- Support thermal and liquid cooling product testing in laboratory environments.
- Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of test equipment and instrumentation.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data for engineering review.
- Perform routine calibration checks and ensure compliance with laboratory safety practices.
- Create test reports, summaries, and presentations of laboratory findings.
- Help develop and improve test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
- Support the troubleshooting of test setups, products, and instrumentation.
- Verify product performance against engineering specifications and requirements.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with laboratory testing, data collection, and technical analysis.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
- Familiarity with instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, or data acquisition systems.
- Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Term: Summer 2027
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
- Work Modality: On-site
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Vertiv
Vertiv provides critical digital infrastructure for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments. The company develops power and cooling technologies to support technology ecosystems. It operates as a public company with over 18,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Columbus, Ohio.
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