Job Description

Job Title: SME – Sensors, Valves & Instrumentation

Location: Sky One Corporate Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Department: Engineering / Product Development

Experience: 7–12 Years (HVAC / Process Industry / Thermal Systems Preferred)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Sensors, Valves, and Instrumentation to lead the selection, specification, and integration of field instrumentation for Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) used in data center cooling applications.

This role will focus on end-to-end instrumentation design, including sensor selection, valve selection, system integration, and performance optimization, ensuring high reliability, accuracy, and robustness of thermal management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Sensors & Instrumentation Engineering :
Lead selection and specification of field instruments:

Temperature sensors (NTC, PT100/RTD, thermocouples)
Pressure transmitters (gauge, absolute, differential)
Flow sensors/meters (ultrasonic, electromagnetic, turbine)
Level sensors
Leak detection systems

Define and optimize:

Sensor accuracy, repeatability, and response time
Sensor placement within CDU loops for best performance
Measurement philosophy and redundancy (dual sensors, voting logic)

Prepare:

Instrument datasheets and technical specifications
Vendor evaluations and technical comparisons

Ensure:

Compatibility with control systems (4–20 mA, 0–10V, digital protocols)
Suitability for operating conditions (glycol systems, condensation, IP ratings)

Valves & Flow Control Systems
Selection and sizing of valves:

PIBCV (Pressure Independent Balancing Control Valves)
Control valves and actuators
Isolation and balancing valves

Define valve control strategies:

Flow balancing and optimization
Integration with VFD-driven pump systems

Work closely with mechanical teams for hydronic system optimization
System Integration & Controls Interface
Ensure seamless integration of sensors and valves with PLC/HMI systems
Support configuration of communication protocols:

Modbus RTU/TCP
BACnet
CAN / Ethernet

Collaborate with control engineers for:

Control logic validation
Signal mapping and I/O definition

Testing, Commissioning & Validation
Define and execute:

Instrument validation and calibration procedures
FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)

Support:

System commissioning and troubleshooting
Root cause analysis of sensor or control issues

Ensure long-term reliability of instrumentation systems
Documentation & Standards
Develop and maintain:

Instrument datasheets and selection reports
Loop diagrams and I/O lists
Input to control philosophy and FDS
Support P&IDs in coordination with mechanical teams

Ensure compliance with:

ASHRAE guidelines
IEC / UL standards

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in:

Sensor selection and instrumentation design
Valve selection and hydronic system understanding

Good working knowledge of:

Thermal systems (HVAC, chilled water, glycol systems)
Pumps, heat exchangers, and fluid systems

Hands-on understanding of:

Signal types (4–20 mA, 0–10V, digital communication)
Measurement accuracy, error analysis, and calibration

Basic to intermediate experience in:

PLC / control systems integration (Siemens / Allen Bradley / Schneider / Carel)
HMI/SCADA systems

Ability to read and interpret:

P&IDs
Instrumentation diagrams
Electrical schematics

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in:

Cooling systems or critical cooling applications
Leak detection systems in datacentre or similar environments

Familiarity with:

Redundancy design (N+1, 2N systems)
BMS/DCIM integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation / Electrical / Control Engineering
Master's Degree (preferred but not mandatory)

Key Deliverables

Accurate and optimized sensor and valve selection
Robust and reliable instrumentation design
High system uptime and measurement accuracy
Complete and standards-compliant documentation

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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