- Design, develop, and continuously improve technical training programs that support manufacturing operations and business goals.
- Assess learning needs and translate technical requirements into structured curricula, learning paths, training materials, hands-on labs, and OJT programs.
- Partner with business leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and SMEs to align training with organizational priorities.
- Convert technical knowledge, engineering requirements, equipment specifications, and processes into effective learning experiences.
- Establish standardized technical workflows, training content, and safety practices that accurately reflect equipment requirements, electrical hazards, and site procedures.
- Support new products, technologies, engineering changes, manufacturing processes, and equipment implementations.
- Support the NPDI phase-gate process by developing workforce readiness plans, prototype assembly line training, and technical documentation ahead of commercial launch.
- Design and implement Train-the-Trainer programs to build technical and operational capability.
- Review and approve training documentation, technical labs, work instructions, and OJT materials.
- Conduct audits and evaluations to identify skill gaps and establish measurable training and operational improvements.
- Develop technical risk assessment and change-readiness processes to help minimize production disruption, yield loss, and skill gaps during major process or infrastructure changes.
- Manage LMS enrollments, reporting, curricula, training requirements, and communications.
- Develop long-term upskilling, cross-training, qualification, and recertification programs for technical personnel.
- Establish competency models and qualification pathways that adapt to evolving technology and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in Learning & Development, technical training, instructional design, manufacturing, engineering, electrical systems, or a related technical field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline plus 4 years of combined engineering or technical experience; OR
- Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or Honorable Military Service in a related technical rating/MOS plus 6 years of combined engineering or technical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems and power conversion equipment rated at 480VAC or higher.
- Experience with electrical engineering, troubleshooting, power systems, industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, electrical maintenance, or power distribution.
- Manufacturing, high-current, or industrial environment experience strongly preferred.
- Experience or certification with NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations and procedures.
- Understanding of instructional design, adult learning principles, and blended learning approaches.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use training and operational data to identify gaps and drive improvements.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, supervisors, and leadership.
- Ability to influence, guide, and support others without direct authority.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering specifications, work instructions, electrical schematics, and related technical resources.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with Kaizen, Standardized Work, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S.
This position works across office, training, engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing environments, including areas supporting high-current electrical equipment.
The role requires:
- Frequent movement between offices, training rooms, engineering areas, laboratories, and manufacturing areas.
- Standing for extended periods during classroom, hands-on, and technical training.
- Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Use of office, training, laboratory, and technical equipment.
- Wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and other PPE required for specific manufacturing or electrical environments.
The work environment may include active production areas, machinery, electrical equipment, noise, varying temperatures, and electrically hazardous environments. Adherence to all safety protocols is required.
THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY
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].
About the Team
Skills Required
- Experience in Learning & Development or training program design within a manufacturing or technical environment
- Ability to design, organize, and improve training programs that support operational and business goals
- Proven experience assessing learning needs and developing structured training solutions (curriculum, learning paths, training materials)
- Solid understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning concepts, and blended learning approaches
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), survey tools, and content development platforms
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and drive improvements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organization levels
- Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and support others without direct authority
- Experience working with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban)
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.
Vertiv Insights
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.
