Senior Power Systems Failure Analysis Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer to lead system-level investigations of deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will drive root cause analysis, testing, and field data review to improve reliability.

You will collaborate across engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers; travel to customer sites as needed; require strong technical communication and expertise in electrical design, controls, and system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system-level failure investigations involving power systems, controls, firmware, electrical hardware, and subsystem interactions.
• Perform root cause analysis 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 test 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.
• Support customer-facing discussions related to failure investigations and corrective actions.
• Support high-priority field issues and customer escalations as required.
• Identify recurring failure trends and recommend improvements to product reliability, quality, and field performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls

System integration

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer to lead system-level investigations of deployed power systems for communications and data center markets. You will drive root cause analysis, testing, and field data review to improve reliability.

You will collaborate across engineering, quality, manufacturing, services, suppliers, and customers; travel to customer sites as needed; require strong technical communication and expertise in electrical design, controls, and system