What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at Vertiv?
Job Summary
The Lead Electrical Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the electrical design of low voltage electrical enclosures and controls for High Density Liquid Cooling Products. This role drives design excellence from concept through production release, providing technical leadership and mentorship across the electrical engineering team. The Lead Electrical Engineer supports the Global Racks and Thermal Edge business, acting as a technical authority on electrical design decisions while collaborating with Supply Chain, Quality, and cross-functional product development teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the electrical design of low voltage enclosures (>460V AC) for High Density Liquid Cooling Products
- Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable harness designs using Creo Schematic or equivalent CAD tools
- Lead detailed design reviews and deliver technical recommendations to engineering leadership
- Create and maintain component libraries in Product Development Cloud
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Firmware/Software, Test, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior electrical and controls engineers
- Support prototype builds and production launches at Vertiv factories
- Ensure designs comply with UL, IEC, and National Electrical Code standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 7 years of experience in hardware development
- 5 years with PLM or Product Documentation Management tools
- Proficiency in Creo Schematic or similar schematic capture tools
- Knowledge of UL, IEC standards, and National Electrical Code
- Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other debug tools
- Proficiency in writing functional requirements and documenting designs
- Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring ability
- Strong communication, collaboration skills, and English fluency
- Preferred:
- UL/IEC 60335-2-40 experience
- Experience in design for testability and manufacturability
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 $10.2 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.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. 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
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
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