Sr. Product Engineer

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

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Senior Product Engineer for its single-phase UPS systems. You will provide technical leadership across product development, lifecycle management, and value engineering, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to meet design and market requirements.

The role focuses on 500VA–25kVA+ UPS systems, with responsibilities spanning test planning, field issue support, and cost-out opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years’ experience in power infrastructure, UPS, or related area.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power components and assemblies.
• Experience with PLM processes.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support product development programs for 1‑phase UPS systems.
• Drive ideas and improvements from customer insights to R&D.
• Translate field learnings to engineering documentation and design changes.
• Develop and execute engineering test cases; report results.
• Interact with customers for quoting/sales support or issue resolution.
• Prototype and implement design changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Evaluate alternative components and solutions with component engineers.
• Provide technical support for field applications and service issues.
• Coordinate change orders and prepare technical drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, service, and testing to define specs and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement with a customer-first mindset.
• Occasionally operate test equipment up to 208/240 VAC and 60 kW.
• Design, build, and modify simple test equipment as needed.
• Perform other related duties and projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems

PLM experience

Documentation

Engineering tests

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Product Engineer for Vertiv’s Single-Phase UPS Systems, you will provide technical leadership and functional expertise to support the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of our global UPS product line (typically 500VA–25kVA+). You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure products meet design and market requirements, drive value engineering initiatives, and support field applications and service teams. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about power electronics, reliability, and customer‑focused innovation.

Location: Delaware, OH (onsite).

Key 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 208/240 VAC and 60 kW in support of the activities above.
• Occasionally design, build, and modify simple test equipment.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field).
• 5‑8 years’ experience in any of the following areas is desirable:
  • MDF/IDF operations
  • Commercial or industrial power infrastructure
  • Uninterruptible power supplies
  • Firmware development
  • Sensor & microprocessor integration
  • Remote condition monitoring
  • Li‑ion battery management
  • Power Conversion
  • Low Voltage Electrical Distribution
• Strong knowledge of electrical power components and assemblies.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Customer‑focused and willing to travel as needed.
• 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 but not required.
• Knowledge of mechanical design 2‑dimensional CAD is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with modular UPS systems, lithium‑ion battery integration, or renewable energy solutions.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled monitoring, predictive maintenance, or smart grid technologies.
• Understanding of global compliance standards (UL, IEC, etc.).
• Advanced troubleshooting and field support experience.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Participation in R&D and engineering lab environments.
• Occasional travel (10–20%) for field support, testing, and customer engagement, and international travel for NPDI product reviews.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50–60 lbs to a height of 36–42 in.

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

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