Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a highly skilled Electrical System Engineer to join our team and focus on the design, development, and validation of Static Transfer Switch (STS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 3‑phase power products. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of electrical systems, including industry standards, controls and monitoring systems, circuit breaker specifications, and system performance. The engineer will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet customer requirements and perform reliably in the field.

This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH facility.

• Lead the design and development of STS and PDU 3‑phase power products, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC, etc.) and customer specifications.
• Work closely with product managers and project engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into detailed engineering specifications.
• Specify site planning data, including power distribution layouts, cable sizing, and environmental considerations to ensure successful product integration.
• Specify circuit breakers and develop circuit breaker coordination schemes to optimize protection and reliability in power distribution systems.
• Develop control system designs and schematics by integrating Vertiv’s digital and analog controls for monitoring and managing power distribution systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the thermal performance, electromagnetic interference (EMI), metering and controls accuracy/performance, and withstand fault performance of the STS and PDU units.
• Ensure that all designs and implementations adhere to the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and schematics. Review and provide feedback for user manuals and other customer‑facing documentation.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing teams, to ensure the seamless integration and deployment of products.
• Identify areas requiring process improvement or documentation, and work with management to execute improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering;
  Master’s Degree a plus.
• Three or more years of experience in product development and testing.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Experience with 3‑phase power and conversion/conditioning products preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC) and their application in product design and development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to summarize technical data/results quickly for non‑technical audiences.
• Mostly sedentary desk work, but must occasionally work in a power test lab environment, including lifting objects, running cables, or stepping over/around objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Travel as required, domestic and international, 0–10%.

Our company upholds Core Principles of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion and a High‑Performance Culture, and we expect all employees to embody these values.

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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship.