Lead Test Technician

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Lead Test Technician to support engineering test activities for the single-phase UPS line. The role involves organizing equipment, setting up tests, and reporting findings as the lab resident.

You will primarily support new product development and sustaining tests, requiring strong troubleshooting, schematics reading, and safe lab practices; collaboration with product engineers and global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3–5 years test engineering experience in electrical products, or a bachelor's degree with 2–3 years experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safe lab practice.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs tests requested by product engineers.
• Assist with assembly of prototype units.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and productive lab space.
• Performs product tear downs and analyzes at PCB level.
• Reports findings in an organized manner.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Lab safety

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Schematic reading

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Brief Job Description

The Lead Test Technician will support the engineering test activities for Vertiv's single phase UPS line of business. Acts as the local Delaware, OH Single Phase UPS lab resident by organizing equipment, setting up and performing tests, and reporting findings. They will mainly support new product development and sustaining test activities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs tests requested by product engineers.
• Assist with assembly of prototype units
• Organizes and maintains a safe, clean, productive lab space.
• Performs product tear downs and technical analysis down to the PCB level.
• Reports findings in an organized manner.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years test engineering experience with electrical-based products OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2-3 years test engineering experience with electrical-based products.
• Basic working knowledge in power/electrical engineering; AC and DC power < 20kVA circuits, microprocessor and sensor interfacing, firmware interfacing, DC batteries, connectors/wire harnesses.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and identification of components.
• Strong engineering troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve (and prevent) a wide range of problems quickly and methodically.
• Ability to operate in an electrical testing lab environment safely and successfully.
• Very strong planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional global development teams.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Ability to lift to 50-75 lbs (23-34 kg) and team lift to 100-150 lbs (45-68 kg).

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.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization 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]