Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Electrical Systems

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

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer in the United States to lead system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will guide root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and support product reliability across Vertiv's installed base.

This role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers to resolve high-impact field issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in power systems 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

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer in the United States to lead system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will guide root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and support product reliability across Vertiv's installed base.

This role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers to resolve high-impact field issues.