Product Engineer - Energy Storage

Job Summary

The Associate Product Engineer - Energy Storage will act as the subject matter expert and design owner for large battery backup products deployed with Vertiv uninterruptible power supplies. This position works closely and continuously with others from research & development, field service, technical writing, sales, and manufacturing engineering to maximize customers’ satisfaction with Vertiv’s products and implement ongoing design changes.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH office location.

Responsibilities:

• Design owner for large commercial battery backup systems using lithium-ion or other battery chemistries.
• Invent, prototype, test and implement design changes to prevent recurrence of a problem, pursue cost-out opportunities, or add value to a product.
• Create or revise technical documentation for a product.
• Assist with troubleshooting by investigating emergent problems at customer sites or in local factory.  Regional travel to a customer site (typically a datacenter) is typically required every 2-3 months.
• Occasionally travel to customer site on short notice to provide support.
• Occasionally interact with customers directly, either in support of quoting/sales or in response to problems.
• Occasionally provide remote support to the service team after normal working hours or on weekends.
• Occasionally operate test equipment up to 700V and 1.6MW in support of the activities above.
• Occasionally design, build, and modify simple test equipment.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 0-3 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.
• Additional / Preferred Qualifications:  
  • Experience in any of the following areas is desirable:
    • Datacenter operations
    • Commercial or industrial power infrastructure
    • Uninterruptible power supplies
    • Firmware development
    • Sensor & microprocessor integration
    • Remote condition monitoring
    • Li-ion battery management
  • Knowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable but not required.
  • Experience using 2-dimensional CAD is desirable but not required.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 40lbs to a height of 48 inches.

Time Travel Needed: 

• <5%

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 $8.0 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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