Sr. Electrical Engineer

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Westerville, Ohio is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help design and develop new computer room air conditioning products. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, creating electrical layouts, and mentoring team members. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software, preferably CREO. This role requires excellent communication and project management skills in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of career experience in new product development as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market.
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), IEEE 519, UL 508A SB.

Responsibilities

• Design new computer room air conditioning (CRAC) products.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify design requirements.
• Create and review electrical box and panel layouts.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

2D & 3D CAD software

CREO 4.0 or greater

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Design new computer room air conditioning (CRAC) products
• 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
• Create, evaluate, select and review electrical box and electrical panel layouts, ensuring proper component placement, component selection and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Selecting and evaluating electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices.
• Design/develop/create/review/revise and 2D and 3D revision‑controlled CAD for electro‑mechanical assemblies, point‑to‑point wire harnesses, wire routings, wire and fuse sizing, connection drawings, customer‑facing electrical diagrams (schematics) using a Product Data Management (PDM) tool.
• Develop/create/review/revise bills of material (BOM) and product definitions in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to support re‑use of existing designs, manufacturing, quality, and service
• Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required
• Implement product changes to solve field issues, support service department

Extended Responsibilities

• Work with software team to develop and verify CRAC system controls
• Support lab facilities with engineering prototypes and testing
• Support manufacturing during manufacturing prototypes, manufacturing pilot builds
• Participate in Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEAs)
• Participate in identification of cost reduction opportunities and in the design and development of cost reduction changes

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of career experience in new product development as an individual contributor
• 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
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members
• 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 2D & 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), IEEE 519, UL 508A SB

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of UL60335-2-40 or equivalent CSA/UL standards and UL508A Electrical Panels
• VFD programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with communications and interconnects standards and protocols including RS485, CAN, and Ethernet

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

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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.