Cost Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Group Corporation; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a cost engineering intern to join our engineering team. This internship offers hands-on experience in power distribution and switching products, with a focus on manufacturability and cost reduction to drive product-level improvements.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, and receive mentorship to develop technical skills and a professional network within the field of engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Grow personally and professionally with high learning agility.
• Collaborate to align responsibilities with team goals and needs.
• Manage time and resources to complete work efficiently.
• Plan and execute actions with other functions and key stakeholders.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Education

Pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field

Job description

Position Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our engineering team as a cost engineering Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in various aspects of power distribution and switching products within our organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging engineering skills to improve designs for manufacturability or cost reduction to drive product level cost improvements, increasing the business's' bottom line.
• The engineering intern role provides hands‑on experience and exposure to various aspects of engineering within a specific industry. Interns typically work closely with experienced engineers, assisting them with ongoing projects, conducting research, and contributing to the development of testing products or systems. The successful candidate will have the chance to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real‑world engineering challenges, gaining valuable practical skills and insights. Additionally, they will receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, helping them to further develop their technical abilities and professional network within the field of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently performing in a variety of settings and circumstances.
• Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork by linking own responsibilities to the team’s goals and needs – have a passion for new information, knowledge, and experiences.
• Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders.
• Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail‑orientation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and produce high‑quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

Physical & Environmental Demands

• None

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

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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.

Work Authorization

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.