Lead Power Systems Failure Analysis Engineer

Vertiv; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer to lead system-level investigations on deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will drive root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and support reliability improvements across Vertiv’s installed base, collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires strong expertise in electrical design, controls, and system integration, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in power systems, power electronics, telecommunications power, data center infrastructure, or related industries.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Experience with laboratory testing, failure analysis techniques, and engineering investigation methods.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex system-level failure investigations involving power systems, controls, firmware, electrical hardware, and subsystem interactions.
• Drive root cause analysis activities for field failures using engineering analysis, testing, data review, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support field investigations through site visits, collection of field data, review of logs, and analysis of failed hardware.
• Develop and execute investigation plans to reproduce field conditions and validate failure mechanisms.
• Work with suppliers, test laboratories, and internal teams to evaluate failed components and identify root causes.
• Prepare and communicate technical findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Support customer-facing discussions related to failure analysis activities and corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership during high-priority customer escalations and field events.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Electrical design

System integration

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer to lead system-level investigations on deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will drive root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and support reliability improvements across Vertiv’s installed base, collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires strong expertise in electrical design, controls, and system integration, with the