Intern Power Distribution Engineer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Power Solutions & Distribution Product Line within the Power Management Business Unit is responsible for managing the global portfolio of power switching and distribution products to best serve the customers in the critical infrastructure market. Key activities include launching new products and services, managing the existing portfolio of products and services, and executing end production and service. The team operates in a global and cross-functional environment and has frequent interactions with customers, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations.

Power Solutions & Distribution Engineering in Delaware, Ohio, is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team and focus on the design, development, and validation of Static Transfer Switch (STS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 3-phase power products. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of electrical systems including industry standards, controls and monitoring systems, circuit breaker specifications, and system performance. The engineer will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet customer requirements and perform reliably in the field.

This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH facility.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop STS and PDU 3-phase power products, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC, etc.) and customer specifications.
• Work closely with product managers and project engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into detailed engineering specifications.
• Specify site planning data, including power distribution layouts, cable sizing, and environmental considerations to ensure successful product integration.
• Specify circuit breakers and develop circuit breaker coordination schemes to optimize protection and reliability in power distribution systems.
• Develop control system designs, schematics, wiring diagrams using ECAD tools by integrating Vertiv's digital and analog controls for monitoring and managing power distribution systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the thermal performance, electromagnetic interference (EMI), metering and controls accuracy/performance, and withstand fault performance of the STS and PDU units.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and schematics. Review and provide feedback for user manuals and other customers facing documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware developers, and manufacturing teams, to ensure the seamless integration and deployment of products. Identify areas requiring process improvement or documentation. Work with management to execute improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's Degree preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 1+ years of experience in product development and testing.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Experience with 3 phase power and conversion/conditioning products preferred but not required.
• Understanding of industry standards (UL, IEC, NEC) and their application in product design and development
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to summarize technical data/results quickly for non-technical audiences.
• Mostly sedentary desk work, must be able to occasionally work in a power test lab environment, including lifting objects, running cables, or stepping over/around objects
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Travel as required, domestic and international,0-10%

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.

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