Job Summary

The Manager, Engineering (Rack PDU) manages the Global New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) Engineering team. The team’s primary role is to develop new products in concert with our international teams via a stage gate NPDI process. The Manager will work with the team to define and develop the products with emphasis on achieving cost, performance, and schedule targets. Additional tasks of the Manager and team include product life cycle support, sustaining engineering, field/factory support, VAVE (Value Add Value Engineer) programs as well as continuous improvement of the development process, and track/escalate risks or issues as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with integrated cross functional teams including Offering Management, Project Management, Compliance, Reliability, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop new products via the NPDI stage gate process.
• Participate in corporate initiatives such as audits, process optimizations, brainstorming, etc. 
• Review team member’s objectives, goals and performance and provide feedback via Oracle Talent Management
• Drive implementation of Vertiv corporate tools and processes to achieve overall reduction in development cycles.
• Build project resource plans and development budgets.
• Foster a culture in the Engineering community that builds a strong foundation aligned with the Vertiv core principles and strategic priorities.
• Own project execution relative to product and project cost targets and schedule
• Support legacy products through sustaining engineering efforts.
• Evaluate design alternatives to maximize functionality and minimize cost.
• Ensure system designs meet initial requirements and are technically sound.
• Supports ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, and Continuous Improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 7-10 years' experience
• New Product Development experience utilizing a Stage Gate Development Process
• Prefer experience managing a team in an international product development environment.
• Prefer experience in developing new products and concepts with Offering Management, Sales, and customer interaction.
• Prefer experience in Oracle Product Lifecycle Management Software.
• Ability to understand schematics and component datasheets.
• Mentor Graphics or Cadence CAD tool experience a plus. 
• Ability to operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, data loggers, power sources, etc.
• Prefer strong background in electronic component testing and qualification.
• Embedded system design experience a plus
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills. 
• IPC, UL, FCC, CE, and related conformance testing and standard familiarity preferred, 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 $6.8 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.