Product Material Compliance Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vertiv Corporation is seeking an Product Material Compliance Engineer Intern in Westerville, OH. You will analyze products for RoHS, REACH, TSCA, PoPs, PFAS compliance and align with customer requirements, working with procurement and engineering to improve data in systems and supplier inputs.

You will support ESG and sustainability activities, develop expertise in regulations, and help drive process improvements across the team in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or related discipline required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with BOM management systems and PLM tools is a plus.
• English fluent written and spoken; strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize material compliance processes to ensure products are compliant and launch schedules met.
• Assist in gathering and managing material compliance data between product development and external providers.
• Develop subject matter expertise on material regulations and best practices.
• Improve team processes to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Enter data into environmental compliance databases daily.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Chemistry background

Chemical engineering

Materials science

Environmental engineering

Tools

Oracle PD

Agile

TeamCenter

Assent Manager

PLM

Job description

Job Summary

The Product Material Compliance Engineer Intern will be responsible for analyzing Vertiv's products for compliance with material regulations (including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, PoP's, PFAS and others) and customer requirements. The Material Compliance Engineer contributes to a range of responsibilities, including evaluating compliance for new products; recertification of existing products; evaluating the impact of regulations and customer requests; analyzing compliance and process related data and making recommendations; and executing projects to develop and improve related processes. This individual will also collaborate with the procurement and engineering teams to improve the data in Vertiv's systems and the data collected from Vertiv's suppliers. This role may also support other compliance, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), sustainability and engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the material compliance processes within Vertiv product development (VPD) to ensure that products are compliant and product introduction schedules are met.
• Assist in driving improvement in the process of gathering and managing material compliance data between Vertiv's product development system and its 3rd party compliance outreach provider.
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on material compliance regulations and best practices.
• Assist in improving the Product Material Compliance Team's processes and protocols to improve efficiency and quality.
• Manage data entry into the environmental compliance database on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or related discipline required.
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Bill of Material management systems (ex. Oracle PD, Agile, TeamCenter)
• Experience working with electronics hardware, components, assemblies is a plus.
• Experience with product compliance databases. Previous experience with PLM and Assent Manager is a plus.
• English, fluent written and spoken
• Strong analytical skills; should have the ability to evaluate, analyze and present data
• Empathetic collaborator whose style builds commitment and engagement.
• Intellectual curiosity about determining root causes to solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a global, matrixed, fast-paced environment
• Continuously looks for improvements, owns/acts on problems, and seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listens carefully and attentively.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviours to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Core Principles

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Behaviours

• 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

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]