Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Product Engineer will act as the subject matter expert and design owner for large battery backup products deployed with Vertiv uninterruptible power supplies. This position works closely and continuously with others from research & development, field service, technical writing, sales, and manufacturing engineering to maximize customers satisfaction with Vertiv's products and implement ongoing design changes.

Responsibilities

Design owner for large commercial battery backup systems using lithium-ion or other battery chemistry.
Invent, prototype, test and implement design changes to prevent recurrence of a problem, pursue cost-out opportunities, or add value to a product.
Create or revise technical documentation for a product.
Assist with troubleshooting by investigating emergent problems at customer sites or in local factories. Regional travel to a customer site (typically a datacenter) is typically required every 4-6 months.
Assist with creating user manuals for new Vertiv products being launched.
Occasionally interact with customers directly, either in support of quoting/sales or in response to problems.
Occasionally operate test equipment up to 700V and 1.6MW in support of the activities above.
Occasionally design, build, and modify simple test equipment.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

University degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
4+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineer role.
Customer oriented and availability to travel.
Good English language knowledge.
Must have good planning, organizing, documentation and communication skills.
Must be team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to lead and coordinate project tasks with other engineering teams globally.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in any of the following areas is desirable:

Analog or high-voltage circuit design
Industrial equipment design
Commercial or industrial power infrastructure
Uninterruptible power supplies
Sensor & microprocessor integration
Lithium-ion battery management systems

Experience certifying one or more products with a listing agency such as UL or CSA
Knowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable but not required.
Experience using 2-dimensional CAD is desirable but not required.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 40lbs to a height of 48 inches.

Time Travel Required

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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