Electrical Systems Engineer

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in Delaware, OH. The engineer will focus on the design, development, and validation of Static Transfer Switch and Power Distribution Unit 3-phase power products. Responsibilities include leading product design, developing control systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in product development. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development and testing.
• Understanding of industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC) and their application in product design.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of STS and PDU 3-phase power products.
• Develop control system designs and schematics for power management.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation including design specifications and test reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical documentation summarization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team and focus on the design, development, and validation of Static Transfer Switch (STS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 3-phase power products. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of electrical systems, including industry standards, controls and monitoring systems, circuit breaker specifications, and system performance. The engineer will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet customer requirements and perform reliably in the field. This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of STS and PDU 3-phase power products, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC, etc.) and customer specifications.
• Work closely with product managers and project engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into detailed engineering specifications.
• Specify site planning data, including power distribution layouts, cable sizing, and environmental considerations to ensure successful product integration.
• Specify circuit breakers and develop circuit breaker coordination schemes to optimize protection and reliability in power distribution systems.
• Develop control system designs and schematics by integrating Vertiv’s digital and analog controls for monitoring and managing power distribution systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the thermal performance, electromagnetic interference (EMI), metering and controls accuracy/performance, and withstand fault performance of the STS and PDU units.
• Ensure that all designs and implementations adhere to the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and schematics. Review and provide feedback for user manuals and other customer facing documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing teams, to ensure the seamless integration and deployment of products.
• Identify areas requiring process improvement or documentation. Work with management to execute improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s Degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in product development and testing.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Experience with 3‑phase power and conversion/conditioning products preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC) and their application in product design and development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to summarize technical data/results quickly for non‑technical audiences.
• Mostly sedentary desk work; must be able to occasionally work in a power test lab environment, including lifting objects, running cables, or stepping over/around objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Travel as required, domestic and international, 0‑10%.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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