Lead Product Engineer, UPS Power Systems

Vertiv Co; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Product Engineer for its Delaware OH site to lead 1‑phase UPS product development and lifecycle management. You will partner with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust power solutions while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes customer focus, cross‑functional collaboration, and technical leadership across design, testing, and field support. Travel may be required as part of product initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 5–8 years in power/inverter/UPS or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power components and assemblies.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Excellent planning, analytical and communication skills.
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach; willing to travel.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Experience with technical documentation and engineering test procedures.
• Familiarity with value engineering and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support product development programs and early sustaining activities for 1-phase UPS systems.
• Deeply understand the customer, driving ideas and improvements for new and existing products back to R&D.
• Transfer lessons learned from field applications to other product engineers and R&D teams.
• Work with the Lead Test Engineers to develop and execute engineering test cases; interpret and report results.
• Occasionally interact with customers directly, either in support of quoting/sales or in response to problems.
• Invent, prototype, test and implement design changes to prevent recurrence of a problem, pursue cost‑out opportunities or add value to a product.
• Work with our component engineers to assist in evaluating alternative components and solutions for product improvement or component obsolescence.
• Provide technical support for special field applications and service issues.
• Coordinate change order processes and produce required technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, service, and testing teams to define product specifications and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a customer‑first mindset.
• Occasionally operate test equipment up to 208/240VAC and 60kW in support of the activities above.
• Occasionally design, build, and modify simple test equipment.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Electrical power knowledge

Product lifecycle

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team oriented

Willingness to travel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLM

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Product Engineer for its Delaware OH site to lead 1‑phase UPS product development and lifecycle management. You will partner with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust power solutions while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes customer focus, cross‑functional collaboration, and technical leadership across design, testing, and field support. Travel may be required as part of product initiatives.