The Role
Design and develop electrical systems for screw chillers and HVAC products, prepare schematics and BOMs, select components, support PLC/HMI programming and BMS integration, perform lab/factory testing and commissioning, troubleshoot controls, and coordinate cross-functional teams ensuring safety and standards compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems for HVAC machines, including screw chillers and thermal products.
- Prepare and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and BOMs.
- Select and integrate electrical components such as MCCBs, contactors, relays, VFDs, sensors, heaters, and protection devices.
- Support control panel design, power distribution, earthing, and safety interlocks for chiller systems.
- Support PLC and HMI programming activities, including basic logic modifications, I/O mapping, tag management, and parameter settings.
- Coordinate BMS integration (e.g., BACnet/Modbus) and support testing, signal mapping, and system validation.
- Participate in dry testing, DVT, and performance testing of machines in lab and factory environments.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control-related issues during development, production, and site commissioning.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Controls, Software, QA, Sourcing, and Service teams for system integration and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, safety guidelines, and company processes.
- Support component localization and cost optimization initiatives without impacting quality or performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience (Engineer II level).
- Strong machine-level experience in HVAC systems, especially screw chiller machines.
- Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and VFD-based applications.
- Working experience or exposure to PLC and HMI programming in industrial applications.
- Knowledge of BMS integration protocols such as Bacnet and Modbus is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Structured Text (ST), and Function Block Diagram (FBD).
- Hands-on experience in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and documentation.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience (Engineer II level)
- Machine-level experience in HVAC systems, especially screw chiller machines
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and VFD-based applications
- Working experience or exposure to PLC and HMI programming in industrial applications
- Knowledge of BMS integration protocols such as Bacnet and Modbus
- Basic knowledge of programming languages: C, C++, Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Hands-on experience in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and documentation
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
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The Company
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.
