JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with a broad understanding of electrical engineering principles and a focus on power converters for grid interfaces, battery energy storage systems, and emerging alternative energy storage technologies. This role is responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies, tracking industry trends, and fostering relationships with leading companies and universities. The engineer will collaborate closely with Power Management BU Product Line leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and integrate advanced technologies into Vertiv’s power products. Ideal candidates will combine technical expertise with strategic insight to drive next-generation solutions for energy storage and grid-connected power systems.
Responsibilities
- Technology Scouting: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to power conversion, inverter-based resources, and energy storage with a focus on the micro grid and grid tie industry.
- Small Scale Proof of Concept: Design and execute small-scale prototypes to validate technical feasibility and performance, including both modeling and simulation as well as hardware prototyping. Leverage relationships with universities and other companies to assist with prototype design, build, and test.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and academic institutions to drive innovation.
- Customer Focus: Align technology initiatives with customer needs and market requirements to deliver value-driven solutions.
- Documentation and Presentation: Prepare clear technical documentation and deliver educational presentations to design engineers, product offering managers, product line leaders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good understanding of 3-phase power systems.
- Good understanding of power electronic converters (rectifiers, inverters, dc/dc converters).
- Good understanding of energy storage systems and chemistry.
- Good understanding of grid connected inverter systems.
- Knowledgeable and competent with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PSSE.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including troubleshooting both hardware and software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work with unclear requirements when faced with a first-of-kind task or problem.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Plan and manage daily, weekly, monthly work.
- Present results to leadership and to customers.
- Meet goals and objectives as outlined by business leaders.
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 $8.0 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 [email protected].
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Understanding of 3-phase power systems
- Understanding of power electronic converters (rectifiers, inverters, dc/dc converters)
- Understanding of energy storage systems and chemistry
- Understanding of grid connected inverter systems
- Competence with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PSSE
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including troubleshooting hardware and software
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work with unclear requirements on first-of-kind tasks
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.
