Electrical Engineer (Thermal Chilled Water Systems)

Vertiv Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the release of best-in-class Chiller and CW Systems products. You will work in a cross-functional development group, managing tasks in a dynamic environment and solving complex problems where no precedence exists.

You will provide direct support to manufacturing teams, analyze issues, report findings to electrical engineering, and support implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

• BSEE or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years in new product development as an individual contributor.
• Familiar with HVAC design or an industrial design of a similar nature.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism.
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding of product development phases.
• Excellent project management and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, CREO 4.0+ preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), IEEE 519, UL 508A SB, UL60335-2-40, or CSA/UL standards.
• VFD programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with RS485, CAN, and Ethernet standards/protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design next generation Chiller and computer room cooling products for air and liquid cooling systems.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, process engineering, and production teams.
• Engage in design reviews, meet cost metrics, and address customer pain points.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify design requirements.
• Develop solutions to complex problems with ingenuity.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement changes.
• Support manufacturing with prototypes, testing, sustaining, and cost reduction activities.
• Support lab facilities with prototypes and testing.
• Create/ revise unit wiring schematics and network drawings.
• Create/review electric panel layouts following codes and standards.
• Support product controls software development and verification.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

BSEE or related degree

Tools

CREO 4.0+

Job description

Job Description Job Summary The Electrical Engineer will contribute to the release of new, best in class Chiller and CW Systems 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. Will provide direct support of our manufacturing teams, analyze manufacturing issues, report findings back to the electrical engineering team, and support implementation of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design next generation Chiller and computer room cooling products designed for air and liquid cooling systems
• Collaboration across the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, as well as production and offering teams.
• Work with these teams for design reviews, meeting cost metrics, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements
• Develops solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required
• Participate in identification of cost reduction opportunities and in the design and development of cost reduction changes
• Implement product changes to solve field issues, support service department
• Component verification
• Support manufacturing facilities with prototypes, testing, sustaining and cost reduction activities
• Support lab facilities with prototypes and testing
• Be familiar with design solutions connected with EMC, Harmonics and Power Factor correction on industrial products
• Create and revise unit wiring schematics and network connection drawings
• Create and review electric panel layouts following relevant codes and standards
• Create and revise wire harnesses
• Work with software team to develop and verify product controls solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of career experience in new product development as an individual contributor
• Familiar with HVAC design or an industrial design of a similar nature
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process
• Excellent project management skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), IEEE 519, UL 508A SB, UL60335-2-40, or equivalent CSA/UL standards
• VFD programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with communications and interconnects standards and protocols including RS485, CAN, and Ethernet

The anticipated salary range for this role in the MN locality is between $92,000 to $126,500 per year (based on a 40-hour work week)]-salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

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.

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