Product Engineer (electrical) - Single Phase UPS

Product Engineer

The Product Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting sustaining engineering efforts post-launch. This position serves as a key technical resource and liaison between R&D and various internal departments, including product management, sales, application engineering, customer technical support, and manufacturing. The Product Engineer ensures that R&D efforts are aligned with customer and business needs.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Understands customer requirements and applications, driving ideas and improvements for new and existing products back to R&D.
• Provides technical expertise on assigned product lines to all internal functions, including product management, sales, application engineering, customer technical support, and manufacturing.
• Creates and/or reviews engineering specifications, ECNs, tests, procedures, user manuals, submittal drawings, and sales literature for new products.
• Troubleshoots and determines the root cause of escalated or recurring field issues, reporting analysis back to internal teams and, when necessary, directly to the customer.
• Supports manufacturing by addressing new line setup questions and approving supply chain part substitutions and deviation procedures.
• Leads test technicians and assists in the lab testing of products.
• Works closely with technicians and junior engineers, providing technical expertise and guidance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, product development, design, repair, or support.
• Working knowledge in power/electrical engineering, including AC and DC power <50kVA circuits, IGBTs, inverters, rectifiers, microprocessor and sensor interfacing, firmware interfacing, DC batteries, connectors/wire harnesses, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Experience with change management and BOM creation and maintenance, preferably in Oracle.
• Ability to fluently read and understand component datasheets, electrical schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate in an electrical testing lab environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical design techniques and software human interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve and prevent problems quickly and methodically.
• Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in cross-functional global development teams.
• Fluent in English, with strong interpersonal skills, including motivation and conflict resolution.

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.