The Product Engineer will support new product development and assist with sustaining engineering for a time after product launch. Acts as technical resource and focal point between R&D and other internal groups, such as product management, sales, application engineering, customer technical support, and manufacturing. Aligns R&D with the needs of the customer and business.
Responsibilities:
Understands the customer requirements and application, driving ideas and improvements for new and existing products back to R&D.
Provides technical expertise on assigned product lines to all internal Vertiv functions - product management, sales, application engineering, customer technical support and service, and manufacturing.
Creates and/or reviews engineering new product specifications, ECNs, tests, procedures, user manuals, submittal drawings, and sales literature.
Troubleshoots and determines root-cause of escalated or re-occurring field issues, reporting analysis back to internal teams and, at times, directly back to customer.
Supports manufacturing by answering new line setup questions, approving supply chain part substitutions and deviation procedures.
Leads test technicians and assists 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 electrical engineering, product development, design, repair, or support experience.
Working knowledge in power/electrical engineering; AC and DC power < 50kVA circuits, IGBTs, inverters, rectifiers, microprocessor and sensor interfacing, firmware interfacing, DC batteries, connectors/wire- harnesses, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
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 successfully operate in an electrical testing lab environment.
Familiarity in 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 operate in cross functional global development teams.
100% fluent in English, with strong people skills - motivator and conflict resolver.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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.