Electrical Design Engineer - Advanced Engineering

Vertiv; Piove di Sacco; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Piove di Sacco, Italy. The role involves working on thermal cooling units for data centers, focusing on innovative electrical designs and collaborating with suppliers to ensure top-quality products.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, over 3 years of experience in electrical design, and proficient knowledge of relevant electrical standards. The position may require travel between the Italian HQ and a plant in Slovakia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an electrical designer, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Strong understanding of active and passive filters for harmonics mitigation and power factor correction.
• Intermediate English level – written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on thermal cooling units.
• Design new products or re-engineer existing ones focusing on electrical design.
• Create and review product documentation (E-CAD drawings, specifications).

Skills

Electrical design principles

ECAD & PLM systems

Microsoft Office tools (Excel)

Electrical regulations (CE/UL)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on thermal cooling units for data centers, focusing on high‑performance, cost‑effective design and market‑leading innovation.
• Design new products or re‑engineer existing ones with a focus on electrical design, collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and industrial engineering while being aware of necessary product marketing inputs.
• Support product production transfer from and to other locations, interfacing with the main center of expertise.
• Create and review product documentation (E‑CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material).
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environmental and time of execution, achieving the best trade‑off between market and internal customer needs.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems regarding products under your responsibility.
• Demonstrate competence in international electrical regulations and standards (CE/UL).
• Communicate effectively across all regions to enhance global designs.

What will make you successful?

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an electrical designer, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of ECAD & PLM systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of active and passive filters for harmonics mitigation, power factor correction and similar.
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles desirable but not essential.
• English – intermediate level – written and spoken.
• Result‑oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible, and having a teamwork attitude.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative: works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CE electrical standards EN60204-EN61439 and UL 508A regarding design and safety of on‑board electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects of electrical equipment for proper operation and compliance with directives.
• Knowledge of the most common BMS communication systems.

Availability to travel on request between the Italian HQ (base) and a production plant in Slovakia (10‑20%).

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.