JOB SUMMARY:
Vertiv is seeking a dynamic R&D Engineering Assistant in Anderson, SC to contribute to the innovation and enhancement of our Busbar product line. As an R&D Engineering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the R&D team development efforts of our offerings in the industry. Your primary role will be supporting the R&D team with technical documentation, product data management, and administrative tasks to ensure efficient workflow and accurate product information management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage IFS (BOM) system and maintain product structures.
Create and maintain part numbers following company nomenclature.
Support IFS part creation for intra-company purchase orders.
Support mechanical design engineers with documentation.
Maintain product data management systems.
Assist with technical documentation organization.
Assist with 3D and 2D CAD.
Assist with shipping and coordination between sites.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing, to support product development plans.
Align with the culture of innovation within the product development team, that encourages creative thinking and idea
generation.
Work closely with external suppliers and partners to source components and materials.
Adherence to the department's NPDI process and completion of relevant documentation.
Support the documentation for Engineering change process for existing and new products.
Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in engineering, Technical Management, (or related field) or Relevant experience.
2+ years’ experience in engineering support or similar role.
Experience with BOM management and product structures with ERP or other product data management systems.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent documentation skills.
Highly detail-oriented mindset.
Strong organization skills, and ability to work & multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field), or Relevant engineering experience.
Proficiency in IFS.
Experience working in SolidWorks.
Experience with technical documentation.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of busbar products and manufacturing processes.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
None
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
None
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
- Associate's degree in engineering, technical management, or a related field, or relevant experience
- At least 2 years of experience in engineering support or a similar role
- Experience with BOM management and product structures using ERP or product data management systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent technical documentation skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or relevant engineering experience
- Proficiency with IFS
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with technical documentation
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of busbar products and manufacturing processes
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.
