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.
We are currently seeking a Power Converter Engineer to join our dynamic team in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy!
The Power Converter Engineer will be part of the team in charge of assessing new converter architectures and components. The Power Converter Engineer will support the development of innovative power products that meet company goals, customer needs, and industry standards. The Power Converter Engineer will collaborate with teams like service, manufacturing, and procurement to address issues throughout the design process.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Work with the team to analyze, design and test future conversion topologies and components, including power conversion stage, gate drivers, magnetics, etc.
- Perform lab tests to increase technology readiness and verify performance.
- Coordinate with engineering divisions and offering to define product specifications.
- Support the testing team in creating plans and assessing results.
- Prepare technical documents, including simulation results, schematics and component specifications..
- Apply lessons learned from previous projects to new ones.
- Report progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders and management promptly.
What will make you successful?
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years in UPS, or power conversion platforms (AC/DC, DC/DC, etc.). Isolated DC/DC design is a plus.
- Substantial knowledge of IGBT, Mosfet, SiC power switches – in power modules and discrete packages; SMD TSC top side cooled design experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of gate driver circuits, analog and protection circuits and PWM modulation techniques.
- High current power PCB layout knowledge basics; power PCB layout electrical and thermal simulation and design skill is a plus.
- Magnetic components basics; Planar magnetics design skill is a plus.
- Proven experience in prototype development, tuning and testing.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficient with engineering design tools and methodologies (Plecs, Spice).
- Strong in planning, analysis and communication.
- Collaborative team player with solid problem-solving skills.
- Customer-oriented; open to travel.
- Good in written and spoken English.
- Experienced in technical documentation and test procedures.
- Complete knowledge of laboratory measuring instruments operation (oscilloscope, wattmeter, etc.).
Travel required on an occasional basis (10%) including international travel for NPDI product reviews and corporate meetings.
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in 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
The anticipated salary range for this role in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy is between 40.000€ to 50.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in UPS or power conversion platforms (AC/DC, DC/DC).
- Substantial knowledge of IGBT, MOSFET, SiC power switches and magnetic components basics.
- Proficiency with engineering design and simulation tools (PLECS, SPICE).
- Proven experience in prototype development, tuning and testing.
- Experience performing lab tests and increasing technology readiness; able to support test plan creation and result assessment.
- Complete knowledge of laboratory measuring instruments operation (oscilloscope, wattmeter, etc.).
- Experience preparing technical documentation, drawings and component specifications, and test procedures.
- Strong planning, analysis, communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Collaborative team player with solid problem-solving skills and customer orientation.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%), including international travel.
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.
