Job Summary
The Sr. Electrical Engineer will focus on development & testing of new subsystems to be used in large battery backup products deployed with Vertiv uninterruptible power supplies. Subsystems include batteries and electronic subassemblies. This position works closely with others from research & development, product management, program management, and manufacturing engineering to deliver a solution while meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and test electrical designs for new battery management systems.
- Research and create test plans for new UPS backup battery types.
- Help create specifications for new circuit boards for battery management systems and assist with schematic development.
- Interact with outside vendors and suppliers as needed (e.g. clarifying specifications, obtaining quotes for equipment).
- Understand applicable national and international standards and ensure designs comply.
- Assist in sustaining engineering activities, e.g. evaluation of substitute components.
- Provide occasional engineering support for test activities being undertaken by other Vertiv product groups.
- Provide occasional engineering support for other activities at Vertiv.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineer role.
- Must have good planning, organizing, documentation and communication skills. Must be team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be able to lead and coordinate project tasks with other engineering teams all around the world.
- Capable of using a personal computer and various applications programs, i.e., spreadsheets, CAD, word processing, communications, etc.
- Preferred Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in any of the following areas is desirable:
- Analog or high-voltage circuit design
- Industrial equipment design
- Commercial or industrial power infrastructure
- Uninterruptible power supplies
- Sensor & microprocessor integration
- Lithium-ion battery management systems
- Experience certifying one or more products with a listing agency such as UL or CSA
- Knowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable but not required.
- Experience using 2-dimensional CAD is desirable but not required.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR 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
About Vertiv Vertiv is a $6.9 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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