Engineering Manager (Single Phase UPS)
We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager (Single Phase UPS) to join our dynamic team in Zagreb, Croatia!
Join Vertiv as a Engineering Manager for our Single-Phase UPS Engineering Department and be at the forefront of designing the next generation of electrical energy systems for data centers and industrial applications. This is your chance to work on innovative, high-impact projects for some of the biggest IT companies worldwide. The data center power system infrastructure market is rapidly growing, evolving, driven by advancements in AI, high-performance computing, and sustainability requirements.
What kind of work will you be doing?
The Engineering Manager is an expert in their field and within the organization. The Engineering Manager manages the lead engineers and individual contributors and is responsible for the success of design and development projects for Single-Phase UPS products. The Engineering Manager takes responsibility for the identification, planning, and execution of design projects in support of Vertiv’s global Lines of Business. The Engineering Manager is responsible for defining projects, negotiating priorities, scheduling tasks, and reporting to senior leadership on progress for a team of Electrical, Software, Mechanical, and Test Engineers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience with AC power, UPS, systems engineering background, an understanding of printed circuit board design and development, and experience in developing and managing a high-performing team.
As a team manager, your responsibilities include:
- Provide technical leadership to internal Vertiv functions - marketing, sales, application engineering, customer technical support and service, and manufacturing
- Bring extensive experience as well as new ideas and technologies to the table to drive innovation and reliability
- Responsible for managing the team’s day-to-day responsibilities and reporting status
- Assign priorities to the team and assist them with escalating issues and solving problems
- Oversee the lab and Test engineers who support the products
- Review and track engineering budget for their group
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of electrical and system engineers and technicians
Qualifications:
- Technical team management experience
- 10+ years of product development or support for electrical products
- Strong knowledge of full product design cycle and engineering disciplines such as:
- Electrical circuit design and PCB layout.
- Power systems up to 20KW, analog sensors, digital comm
- Firmware, Embedded, DSP
- Mechanical 3D modeling, sheet metal, plastics, vendor selections
- Testing, prototype DVT testing, regulatory and safety
- Ability to organize and schedule team activities
- Engineering software and systems familiarity such as Oracle, Agile, CREO, Mentor Graphics, etc.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills
- Ability to successfully communicate and articulate complex topics to a broad range of people
- Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional Global Development Teams
- 100% fluent in English, with strong people skills - motivation and conflict resolution
- Some International travel required – 10%
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
What do we offer?
- Access to internal training and external development opportunities
- Coverage of public transportation costs
- UNIQA supplementary health insurance for added security
- Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance-based rewards, and child-related bonuses)
- Free annual health check-up to support your well-being (Croatia Osiguranje)
- Opportunity to sign up for a Multisport card for an active lifestyle
- Fresh fruit delivered 2 times per week for a healthy start to the week
- Referral bonuses as a thank-you for helping us grow our team
- Financial support for new parents with a non-taxable baby bonus
- Assistance in difficult times with a non-taxable allowance for the loss of an immediate family member
- Professional development through mentorship and training
- International teams and dynamic environment
- Contribution to projects of high technical complexity with modern technical challenges
- Full creative and professional freedom
- Flexible working hours
- Positive, casual, friendly, team-based working atmosphere
- Focus on competence development
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career into a healthy and growing environment!
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
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Croatia or EMEA. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Technical team management experience
- 10+ years of product development or support for electrical products
- Electrical circuit design and PCB layout experience
- Experience with power systems up to 20 kW, AC power, UPS, analog sensors, and digital communications
- Firmware, embedded systems, and DSP experience
- Mechanical 3D modeling experience (sheet metal, plastics) and vendor selection knowledge
- Testing experience including prototype/DVT testing, regulatory and safety compliance
- Ability to organize and schedule team activities and manage engineering budgets
- Familiarity with engineering software/systems such as Oracle, Agile tools, CREO, Mentor Graphics
- Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills; ability to articulate complex topics
- Ability to work in cross-functional global development teams and mentor engineers
- 100% fluent in English
- Authorized to work in Croatia/EMEA without sponsorship
- Willingness to travel internationally (~10%)
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.
