Position Summary: The Product Engineer is the customer-facing technical authority for Vertiv's Data Center DC Power portfolio. Residing within Engineering and working closely with Product Management, this role bridges product strategy and execution — translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications while providing technical leadership across Sales, Service, and Account Management.
Each Product Engineer will own one dedicated product segment:
- 800V Sidecar Solutions (Air & Liquid Cooled)
- 800V Power Center Solutions
- In-Rack Power Shelves & Solutions (Air & Liquid Cooled)
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and translate customer technical requirements into clear inputs for product development teams
- Lead the technical aspects of RFQ proposals, including concept development, schematics, block diagrams, and MCAD/ECAD files
- Provide input to product design reviews and aid specification alignment – ensuring customer needs match engineering’s interpretation
- Create and oversee customer-facing technical documentation (user manuals, application guides, submittal packages, technical bulletins) to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Deliver product training to internal and external customers including Sales, Service, and Manufacturing
- Provide technical field support for installed products, acting as liaison between customers and Engineering
- Communicate market and customer feedback to drive product development via stage-gate process
- Collaborate with Product Management on product strategy, technical questions, and roadmap input
- Support trade shows, customer site visits, and technical presentations
- Maintain product configurator BOM structure and support NPDI engineering deliverables
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or Systems Engineering
- 5–7 years of relevant experience (2–4 years considered for exceptional candidates)
- Excellent written and verbal communication — able to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders
- Proficiency generating schematics, block diagrams, and technical illustrations
- Ability to respond to technical support and execution tasks quickly and accurately under time pressure
- Comfortable engaging directly with customers at all levels — from field technicians to engineering leadership
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate customer applications and propose technically sound solutions
- Knowledge codes and standards such as UL, IEC,NEC, and NFPA 855
- Ability to understand both electrical and mechanical design elements for power infrastructure products
Preferred Qualifications:
- DC power or data center power background
- Applications or field engineering experience
- Visio, ECAD, or Pro/E proficiency
- Familiarity with power conversion
25% travel required — domestic and international
About UsThe 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- 5–7 years of relevant experience
- 2–4 years of relevant experience may be considered for exceptional candidates
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Self-directed and able to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders
- Proficiency generating schematics, block diagrams, and technical illustrations
- Ability to respond quickly and accurately to technical support and execution tasks under time pressure
- Comfort engaging directly with customers at all levels
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate customer applications and propose technically sound solutions
- Knowledge of UL, IEC, NEC, and NFPA 855 codes and standards
- Ability to understand electrical and mechanical design elements for power infrastructure products
- DC power or data center power background
- Applications or field engineering experience
- Visio, ECAD, or Pro/E proficiency
- Familiarity with power conversion
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
