Engineering Intern; Summer

Summer Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern currently pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to join our Sustaining Engineering team. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in component analysis, product support, and engineering change management. The intern will assist in the evaluation of alternative components, support parts harvesting initiatives, and contribute to ongoing retrofit and obsolescence management projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers with the identification and evaluation of alternative components for legacy systems.
• Support the parts harvesting and recertification program by documenting findings and participating in hands-on component inspection.
• Help track and organize inventory data related to obsolete and replacement components.
• Support engineering tasks tied to the Growth Program, including (but not limited to):
• Kit design and structure development
• Initiating Change Orders (COs) and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation
• Engineering drawing preparation and testing assistance
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, quality, and field service teams.
• Maintain engineering databases and tools used for part and product tracking.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong interest in electronics, power systems, or mechanical component design.
• Basic understanding of PCBA components, mechanical parts, and engineering drawings is a plus.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to real engineering challenges and the product lifecycle process.
• Hands-on experience working with a technical team on meaningful projects.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced engineers and leadership.
• A chance to contribute to mission-critical systems supporting data centers and industrial applications.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.

Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit  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.

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• Job Identification
• Job Category Interns
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 01:25 PM
• Locations Westerville, OH, United States