Engineer II, Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Vertiv · Lorain

Engineer II, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Location: Lorain, OH, United States

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer, DC Power is a technical engineer supporting Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This role works to execute electrical design tasks, support new product introduction, and sustain existing products. The engineer will contribute to power conversion module design, distribution panel development, and controller hardware - gaining depth across the full DC power ecosystem while providing critical engineering bandwidth to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Execute electrical design tasks for DC power distribution systems (power conversion modules, distribution panels, controllers)
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities - prototype builds, design verification testing, and manufacturing handoff documentation
• Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout reviews for power electronics and control circuits
• Support VAVE initiatives by analyzing existing designs for cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities
• Assist with product sustaining activities - ECOs, design updates, component obsolescence management, and field issue resolution
• Conduct design verification and validation testing; document results and support compliance submissions
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on design reviews, specification clarifications, and technical issue resolution
• Support Customer Solutions and Proposals teams with technical input on product capabilities and configurations
• Create and maintain technical documentation - design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in power electronics, power systems, or electrical product development
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
• Knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC-DC, DC-DC) and power distribution systems
• Experience with design verification testing and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DMMs)
• Familiarity with industry standards (UL, NEBS, NEC) as applied to power equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in telecom or data center power infrastructure
• Familiarity with DC distribution architectures (48VDC, 54VDC, 800VDC)
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSIM for power system simulation
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices and compliance testing
• Experience with digital control for power converters (DSP/FPGA)
• Previous NPI or product development lifecycle experience
• Familiarity with MRP systems (Oracle Fusion/EBS preferred)
• Experience with DFM/DFA and manufacturing process considerations

Travel Requirements:

• 5-10% including internationally

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

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 help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

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 help.join@vertiv.com