About the role#
The Thermal Laboratory Engineering Intern will support the Dearborn Laboratory team with testing, validation, and data analysis for liquid cooling products and thermal management systems. You will gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and product validation processes while working alongside engineers and technicians. This role is focused on the development and sustaining engineering activities for thermal solutions.
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.
- Create test reports, summaries, and presentations of laboratory findings.
- Help develop and improve test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
- Support troubleshooting of test setups, products, and instrumentation issues.
- Verify product performance against engineering specifications and requirements.
- Assist engineers with test design, execution, and data reduction activities.
- Perform routine calibration checks and ensure compliance with laboratory safety practices.
- Collaborate with engineering, product development, and laboratory personnel to support ongoing projects.
- Participate in new product development testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of testing activities and laboratory results.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong interest in hands-on laboratory testing and product validation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate technical findings clearly.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment and test systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual assignments.
- Experience with laboratory testing, data collection, and technical analysis.
- Familiarity with engineering instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, power analyzers, or data acquisition systems.
- Basic understanding of thermal systems, fluid flow, heat transfer, or mechanical systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States.
- 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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