Electrical Component Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv’s Component Engineer role focuses on identifying and integrating electrical and mechanical components for UPS and power distribution products used in data centers. The position involves drafting and revising drawings, managing ECOs in PLM, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CREO/SolidEdge), knowledge of NEC and compliance processes, and the ability to source parts from suppliers while improving cost and reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or interdisciplinary engineering.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background required.
• Ability to read schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CREO and/or SolidEdge).
• Read and understand electrical/mechanical spec sheets.
• Knowledge of 3-phase transformers, power conversion, NEC basics.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good planning and communication.
• Experience with component selection and PLM systems preferred.
• Experience with UPS, Static Switches and/or Power Distribution products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify new electrical or mechanical components to meet system requirements.
• Interface with suppliers to source parts, reduce costs and bolster supply chain.
• Create/revise part specifications, assemblies, drawings, schematics, harnesses, etc.
• Ensure components meet UL, CE, NEC requirements.
• Work with compliance to add components to UL files if needed.
• Release designs through Engineering Change Orders in the PLM database.
• Identify potential VAVE opportunities.
• Support Vertiv Services in implementing product changes to fix field issues.

Skills

Schematic reading

Documentation & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Interdisciplinary Engineering degree

Tools

Creo

Solid Edge

PLM systems (BOM/ECN)

BOM/ECN management tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Component Engineer will primarily work on identifying any new electrical or mechanical components to meet system requirements. The engineer will create and or revise drawings, documents, and assemblies to integrate the chosen components into our current product lines through the release of engineering change orders. The product lines will encompass UPS and Power Switching and Distribution Products for use in Data Centers. This requires complex problem solving, working with cross-functional teams, and managing a variety of tasks and activities while meeting project goals and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Identify any new electrical or mechanical components to meet system requirements.
• Interface with suppliers to source parts, reduce costs and create a more robust supply chain.
• Create and/or revise part specifications, assemblies, drawings, schematics, harnesses, etc.
• Ensure the new components meets any compliance (UL, CE, NEC) requirements.
• Work with compliance to add new components to the UL files if necessary.
• Release to production, designs, drawings, and documentation through Engineering Change Orders in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) database.
• Identify potential VAVE opportunities.
• Support Vertiv Services in implementing product changes to solve field issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Engineer or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical Engineering background or knowledge is required.
• Ability to read, understand and drawing schematics and single line diagrams.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferred CREO and/or SolidEdge.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical spec sheets.
• Knowledgeable on 3-phase transformers, power conversion and calculations.
• Knowledgeable on NEC requirements such as but not limited to, wire sizing, bend radius, and conduit sizing.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment both independently and as a member of team.
• Must be detail oriented, have good planning and organization, and communication skills.
• Preferred experience with component selection such as breakers, fuses, relays, bolts, compression washers, etc.
• Preferred experience with PLM systems (BOM and Engineering Change Order management)
• Preferred experience or knowledge on UPS, Static Switches and/or Power Distribution products.
• Preferred experience with UL requirements.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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