Associate Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Vertiv Group Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer, DC Power, to support Modular Power Converters. You will assist with technical support, documentation, and hands-on product exposure to build deep knowledge.

Develop through lab work, cross-team collaboration, and customer interactions toward a senior customer-facing role over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in power electronics, power systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for DC power distribution systems (distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers).
• Respond to customer and field service inquiries - configuration guidance, basic troubleshooting, documentation lookup.
• Triage complex issues and escalation to senior team members.
• Create and update technical bulletins, application notes, troubleshooting guides, and customer-facing documentation.
• Maintain technical support knowledge base and develop product training materials under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in customer calls and technical meetings with senior engineers to build product and customer knowledge.
• Develop understanding of full DC power ecosystem: distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers, and adjacent products.

Skills

Power electronics

DC power systems

Communication skills

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Test equipment

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

Job description

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer, DC Power is an entry-level applications engineering role supporting Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This position provides technical support, assists with application documentation, and develops deep product knowledge through hands-on daily work. This role is designed as a development position - the engineer will build expertise through support interactions, lab exposure, and cross-team collaboration, growing toward a senior customer-facing role over time.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for DC power distribution systems (distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers)
• Respond to customer and field service inquiries - configuration guidance, basic troubleshooting, documentation lookup
• Triage complex issues and escalation to senior team members
• Create and update technical bulletins, application notes, troubleshooting guides, and customer-facing documentation
• Maintain technical support knowledge base and develop product training materials under guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in customer calls and technical meetings with senior engineers to build product and customer knowledge
• Develop understanding of full DC power ecosystem: distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers, and adjacent products

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1+ years of experience including relevant internship/co‑op experience in power electronics, power systems, or related field
• Foundational knowledge of DC circuits, power conversion concepts, and electrical protection
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and standard test equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn complex systems and develop deep product expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Projects involving power conversion, distribution, or control systems
• Familiarity with rectifiers, DC‑DC converters, UPS systems, or battery systems
• Exposure to lab environments and hands‑on electrical testing
• Basic familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, SNMP)
• Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, PSIM)

Travel Requirements:

• 5-10% including internationally

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

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 [e-mail].

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.