Associate Innovation Business Development Jobs in Clemson, SC

Vertiv is seeking a dynamic R&D Product Development Engineer in Anderson, SC to contribute to the innovation and enhancement of our Busway product line. As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our offerings in the industry. Your expertise will help drive the design, development, and support the successful launch of new products, ensuring they meet market demands, industry standards, and customer needs. The role will include frequent interaction with the Offering Management, Marketing, Sales teams, and other internal departments.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Define product specifications, features, and functionalities, while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Develop product designs in accordance with Product Standards (for example, IEC61439 & UL857).

3D modelling and 2D drafting of product designs.

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.

Stay current with technological advancements and industry developments, applying relevant knowledge to enhance

product offerings.

Build prototypes to support the development of product design.

Coordinate testing for development and certification accordingly.

Follow the Engineering change process for existing products.

Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity.

Product Risk Assessment through DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)

Organization of drawings and documentation for efficient reference.

Timely, accurate responses to requests for design information and drawings.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering/design technology or equivalent, combination of education & experience

Proficiency in 3D modelling using SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA or equivalent 3D design package

3D modeling, 2D drafting (first angle and Third angle projection), GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) software, and other relevant software applications.

Strong organization skills, and ability to work & multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Time management Skills.

Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Must be action & detail-oriented with strong problem resolution, analysis, & decision-making skills.

Must be motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to interact seamlessly with other departments and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

2+ years of experience in R&D Design within a fast pace manufacturing environment.

Experience on 3D modeling, 2D drawing, BOM creation.

Experience designing mild steel sheet welded assemblies, extruded/injection molded plastic parts and assemblies.

Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly) & DFE (Design for Environment).

Knowledge of Process flow, PFMEA, Control plan, Standard Operating Procedure preparation.

Experience in UL857 or busbar products design, test and validation is highly desirable.

Experience with power distribution applications and/or the data center industry is advantageous.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Smartsheet, and other business applications are desirable.

Demonstrated competence in communication and problem-solving.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & 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 tohelp.join@vertiv.com.

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