Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer, DC Power is an entry-level applications engineering role supporting Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This position provides technical support, assists with application documentation, and develops deep product knowledge through hands-on daily work. This role is designed as a development position - the engineer will build expertise through support interactions, lab exposure, and cross-team collaboration, growing toward a senior customer-facing role over time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for DC power distribution systems (distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers)
- Respond to customer and field service inquiries - configuration guidance, basic troubleshooting, documentation lookup
- Triage complex issues and escalate to senior team members
- Create and update technical bulletins, application notes, troubleshooting guides, and customer-facing documentation
- Maintain technical support knowledge base and develop product training materials under guidance of senior engineers
- Participate in customer calls and technical meetings with senior engineers to build product and customer knowledge
- Develop understanding of full DC power ecosystem: distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers, and adjacent products
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience including relevant internship/co-op experience in power electronics, power systems, or related field
- Foundational knowledge of DC circuits, power conversion concepts, and electrical protection
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and standard test equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn complex systems and develop deep product expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
- Projects involving power conversion, distribution, or control systems
- Familiarity with rectifiers, DC-DC converters, UPS systems, or battery systems
- Exposure to lab environments and hands-on electrical testing
- Basic familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, SNMP)
- Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, PSIM)
Travel Requirements:
- 5-10% including internationally
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
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 [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
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.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication
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 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 [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience, including relevant internship or co-op experience, in power electronics, power systems, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of DC circuits, power conversion concepts, and electrical protection
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and standard test equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn complex systems and develop deep product expertise
- Projects involving power conversion, distribution, or control systems
- Familiarity with rectifiers, DC-DC converters, UPS systems, or battery systems
- Exposure to laboratory environments and hands-on electrical testing
- Basic familiarity with Modbus, CAN, or SNMP communication protocols
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSIM
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications 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 extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
