Job Summary
The Test Engineer assists Test Technicians in designing and developing equipment setups and test procedures. The Test Engineer performs varied and complex assignments for major systems at testing; design and develop test procedures and assist in the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality checks; prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used for the product(s).
This position will be based onsite at our Vertiv Thermal Lab – 1050 Dearborn Dr., Columbus, OH 43085.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Lab Supervisor to direct Test Technicians as needed in daily activity including job assignments and expectation of completion.
- Work closely with design engineering group to ensure test procedures/data meets expectations.
- Create Test Plans for customer equipment demonstrations.
- Review test progress and evaluate results.
- Perform required presentations utilizing test equipment for customer visits.
- Perform test validations and Factory Witness Tests.
- Perform instrumentation calibrations within the lab.
- Provide continuous support to engineering and support groups in order to provide internal and external customers with outstanding final quality test products.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree; preferred with thermal / fluid sciences emphasis.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in thermal systems testing. Other equivalent combinations of education and hands on experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of Vertiv Thermal Management Products preferred.
- Knowledge of LabView preferred.
- Knowledge of psychometrics, vapor compression refrigeration cycle, and their methods of test.
- Thorough knowledge of 3-Phase electrical circuits.
- Thorough knowledge of digital and electronic circuitry.
- Ability to configure data acquisition systems.
- Ability to use temperature and pressure measurement instruments.
- Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools.
- Ability to read and interpret industry test standards.
- Ability to read and interpret product schematics.
- Ability to be hands-on with products and test set-ups to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
- Leadership and communication skills. Ability to give direction to Test Technicians & communicate any test issues to all levels of management.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude towards customer relations.
- Self-directed, good problem-solving skills.
Additional / Preferred Qualifications: -
- Proficiency in English: Ability to communicate and work in English.
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Oracle experience is an advantage).
- Category B driving license.
- Experience in project management and A-CAD (CREO) is an advantage.
Physical & Environmental Requirements: - (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)
- Hands on engineering; use of basic hand tools; lift 20 pounds.
Time Travel Needed:
- None
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
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes 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 around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in thermal systems testing, or equivalent education and hands-on experience
- Knowledge of psychometrics and vapor compression refrigeration cycles
- Thorough knowledge of 3-phase electrical circuits
- Thorough knowledge of digital and electronic circuitry
- Ability to configure data acquisition systems
- Ability to use temperature and pressure measurement instruments
- Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools
- Ability to read and interpret industry test standards and product schematics
- Hands-on troubleshooting and diagnosis of products and test setups
- Leadership, communication, direction-giving, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate and work professionally in English
- Knowledge of Vertiv Thermal Management Products
- Knowledge of LabVIEW
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Oracle experience
- Category B driving license
- Experience in project management
- Experience with A-CAD or Creo
- Ability to lift 20 pounds and use basic hand tools
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.
