Senior LV Switchgear Product Development Lead

Vertiv Group Corporation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Product Development/Lab Tech Manager for LV switchgear in the UAE. You will lead a small team to drive development, ensure IEC 61439 compliance, and oversee laboratory testing, prototyping, and validation to meet performance criteria.

You will approve drawings and BOMs, push value engineering, and ensure local/regional standards compliance. The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across product management and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive LV Switchgear experience and familiarity with switchgear enclosures.
• Deep knowledge of IEC 61439-1 & 2 and UAE quality regs.
• Lab experience with testing labs and familiarity with ASTA/KEMA certs and IEC 61439 type-testing.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead UAE-based development projects with a small team.
• Ensure IEC 61439 compliance and design verification.
• Oversee lab management and testing; coordinate third party labs.
• Approve drawings, BOMs, and drive value engineering.
• Ensure UAE and regional market standards compliance.
• Manage projects from concept to commercialization; ensure timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate factory readiness for new designs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Prototype & validation

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Product Development/Lab Tech Manager for LV switchgear in the UAE. You will lead a small team to drive development, ensure IEC 61439 compliance, and oversee laboratory testing, prototyping, and validation to meet performance criteria.

You will approve drawings and BOMs, push value engineering, and ensure local/regional standards compliance. The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across product management and manufacturing.