Electrical Engineer

Vertiv Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design, testing, and release of innovative products. The role involves working in a dynamic environment, managing various tasks, and solving complex engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and has over 5 years of relevant experience in product development, strong PCB design capabilities, and excellent project management skills. Join us to embrace our Core Principles and help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development with a track record of increasing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with designing custom PCBs with common microcontrollers and SOCs.
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products respecting the product development process.

Responsibilities

• Design custom control hardware for data center cooling infrastructure.
• Collaborate for design reviews and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.

Skills

PCB design and simulation software

Circuit theory

Signal integrity

Communication protocols (Ethernet, I2C, CAN)

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, Solidworks)

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will contribute to the design, test, and release of new products; will work in a cross-functional development group; manage a variety of tasks and activities in a dynamic environment; and solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

Responsibilities

• Design custom control hardware for data center cooling infrastructure that enables high performance heat transfer technology to function seamlessly within customer data center environments.
• Design custom PCBs based upon mechanical, electrical, and software requirements and then utilize automated PCB layout tools to transition those designs into functional hardware with STL PCBA vendors. New PCBA’s will include microcontrollers, SOCs, NICs, AC and DC voltage regulation, and resilient communication buses.
• Design and/or implement PHYs and other communication hardware for Ethernet, CAN, I2C, Serial, BACnet, Modbus, etc.
• Responsible for taking new designs production including all testing, bring up, and board spins necessary to develop a successful product.
• Collaborate across teams for design reviews, cost reductions, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in product development, demonstrating a track record of increasing responsibilities
• Proficiency with industry standard PCB design and simulation software packages
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit theory, and signal integrity
• Strong understanding of the electrical implementation of standard communication protocols (Ethernet, I2C, CAN, etc.)
• Familiarity with designing custom PCBs utilizing common microcontrollers and SOCs such as ARM SOCs, CPLDs, PICs, ASICs, etc.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IPC, ISO)
• Experience developing IPC class 1 and class 2 boards
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment, manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross functional teams to solve complex challenges, and meet deadlines
• Excellent project management skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Preferred:
  • Advanced degrees or technical certifications
  • Familiarity with IT and data center power delivery systems
  • Familiarity with facility management software and control hardware
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software, e.g., Creo, Solidworks, etc.

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

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