Sr. Electrical Engineer

Vertiv - Dover, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Dover, OH

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Sr. Electrical Engineer at Vertiv Corporation will play a crucial role in the development and testing of new subsystems that are integral to large battery backup products utilized in Vertiv's uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). This position is centered around the design and implementation of battery management systems and electronic subassemblies, which are essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of power solutions. The engineer will collaborate closely with various teams, including research and development, product management, program management, and manufacturing engineering, to deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent cost, schedule, and performance targets. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for developing and testing electrical designs specifically tailored for new battery management systems. This includes researching and creating comprehensive test plans for new types of UPS backup batteries, as well as drafting specifications for new circuit boards associated with these systems. The engineer will also assist in the schematic development process and will be required to interact with external vendors and suppliers to clarify specifications and obtain quotes for necessary equipment. Additionally, the role involves supporting sustaining engineering activities, such as evaluating substitute components, and providing engineering support for test activities conducted by other Vertiv product groups. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace Vertiv's core principles and behaviors, which emphasize safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position is not only about technical expertise but also about fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test electrical designs for new battery management systems.
• Research and create test plans for new UPS backup battery types.
• 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).
• 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.
• Good planning, organizing, documentation and communication skills.
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project tasks with other engineering teams globally.
• Capable of using a personal computer and various applications programs, i.e., spreadsheets, CAD, word processing, communications, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of experience in Analog or high-voltage circuit design is desirable.
• Experience in Industrial equipment design is desirable.
• Experience in Commercial or industrial power infrastructure is desirable.
• Experience with Uninterruptible power supplies is desirable.
• Experience in Sensor & microprocessor integration is desirable.
• Experience with Lithium-ion battery management systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable but not required.
• Experience using 2-dimensional CAD is desirable but not required.