Principal Electrical Engineer

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Westerville, OH, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Hardware • Software • Analytics
The Role
Lead global electrical engineering standards and design for high-density liquid cooling CDUs. Develop and review complex electrical systems and wire harnesses, ensure compliance with NEC/UL/CSA standards, approve drawings/BOMs, coordinate with software and manufacturing teams, and support field issue resolution and service.
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POSITION SUMMARY

This posting is for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer that will set global electrical engineering standards and lead the design of electrical systems on High Density Liquid Cooling units. This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems where no precedence exists.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Set and lead the design principals for electrical systems for Liquid Cooling Systems including Two-Phase and Single-Phase Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
  • Develop complex electrical systems that lead industry decisions in Liquid Cooling Systems
  • Interface with customers and end users to discuss relevant electrical systems design
  • Lead design of electrical systems following relevant codes and standards 
  • Lead design of wire harnesses including wire sizing, appropriate terminal connections and necessary routing
  • Check and approve drawings and bill of materials
  • Lead and review design work of electrical engineers 
  • Work with software team to lead development of and verify system controls 
  • Advise and implement product changes to solve field issues and support the service department

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in an electrical engineering field in product development role
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited college or university 
  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment independently and as a member of a dynamic team; offer and receive constructive criticism 
  • Proven ability to write standards and lead high level product design
  • Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process 
  • Excellent project management skills and communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • Knowledge of NEC (NFPA79), UL 508A/SB and UL60335-2-40 or equivalent CSA/UL standards  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Preferred 6-8 years of experience in an HVAC related electrical engineering field.
  • Experience with PLM systems (BOM management and change order release)
  • Experience working closely with associates in manufacturing engineering and production roles
  • Understanding of electrical schematic layout and creation
  • Experience with communication and interconnect standards and protocols including RS485, CAN, and Ethernet 

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

  • 10%

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About Us

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

  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering product development
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
  • Proven ability to write standards and lead high level product design
  • Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding of product development phases
  • Excellent project management and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of NEC (NFPA79), UL 508A/SB and UL60335-2-40 or equivalent CSA/UL standards
  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 6-8 years of experience in HVAC related electrical engineering
  • Experience with PLM systems (BOM management and change order release)
  • Experience working closely with manufacturing engineering and production roles
  • Understanding of electrical schematic layout and creation
  • Experience with communication and interconnect standards and protocols including RS485, CAN, and Ethernet

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
8,435 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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.

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