Position Summary:
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.
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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
- 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
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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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.
