Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer will develop electrical design HDLC units such as In-row CDU and In-rack CDU as well as 2-phase products. The engineer will closely follow objectives of quality, environment, and cost while working in cooperation with manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, procurement, suppliers, mechanical engineering, and product marketing. The engineer will contribute to the release of new products, work in a cross-functional development group, manage a variety of tasks and activities in a dynamic environment, and solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv’s Ironton, OH location (3040 S 9th St., Ironton, OH 45638).

• Design new and low voltage electrical enclosures (>240 volts AC).
• Harness design, schematic creation and 3D modeling of wiring and cabling inside equipment.
• Experience with CREO Cabling module is preferred.
• Capable and proficient at understanding and applying various standards of NEC (NFPA
  70), CSA/UL, and IEEE to select electrical components that meet agencies requirements.
• Collaboration and guideline across the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, as well as production and offering teams. Work with these teams for design reviews, meeting cost metrics, and brainstorming around customer pain points.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements.
• Extended Responsibilities:
  • Create, revise and audit unit wiring schematics and network connection drawings.
  • Create, review and audit electric panel layouts following relevant codes and standards.
  • Create, revise and audit wire harnesses.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware development roles.
• More than 8 years of expertise with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or product documentation management systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting functional requirements and preparing design documentation.
• Skilled in using Creo Schematics or equivalent schematic capture software.
• Hands‑on experience operating DMMs, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic instruments.
• Capable of executing project schedules throughout hardware board development life cycles.
• Adept at debugging, validation, and supporting manufacturing test processes.
• Proven ability in designing for testability and manufacturability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal collaboration skills.
• Reliable team members exhibit a consistently positive attitude and creativity.
• Able to work in multicultural environments.

• Constant / Frequent Standing

10%

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