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POSITION SUMMARY

This posting is for an experienced Engineering Manager - Electrical who will lead a multidisciplinary team of Electrical Engineers in the design, development, and lifecycle management of high-density liquid cooling systems for mission-critical data center environments. This Engineering Manager will provide technical and operational leadership across global electrical design, systems integration, validation, and manufacturing support while ensuring compliance with electrical standards (UL, CSA, CE). The role operates in a global, matrixed environment with distributed teams, driving governance and continuous improvement for high-density liquid cooling products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop a global multidisciplinary electrical engineering team supporting design, delivery, and lifecycle management of high-density liquid cooling solutions
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational leadership across product development, systems integration, sustaining engineering, and manufacturing support
• Drive execution of design validation, testing, and configuration control processes
• Partner with operations and quality teams to support production and resolve technical issues
• Oversee new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and change management activities including global manufacturing alignment and buy vs. make decisions
• Review and approve engineering designs, documentation, and deviations
• Establish and maintain robust engineering documentation including Bills of Materials, routings, and process flows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles
• Lead capital planning and equipment strategy including justification, acquisition, and implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Monitor performance metrics and operational trends, implementing corrective actions
• Lead development of electrical engineering standards for high-density liquid cooling globally
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, performance management, and training
• Provide clear communication and reporting to senior leadership on engineering performance, risks, and project status

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Fabrication, or other technical area
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields (Data Center, Industrial, Automotive, Telecommunications, or Electrical Power preferred)
• Strong focus on NPI and product manufacturing
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak)
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CREO 4.0, or similar
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA79), UL 508A/SB, and/or UL Standards for HVAC systems
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma and other quality tools
• Advanced MS Office skills with strong PowerPoint proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Business, Manufacturing, and/or Technology
• Experience with MRP or enterprise systems in engineering or manufacturing
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, PCB design, power electronics, and system integration
• Knowledge of UL60335-2-40 or equivalent CSA/UL standards
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, validation, and compliance standards

COMPETENCIES

• Global Leadership & Collaboration: Leads multidisciplinary teams across regions, functions, and manufacturing sites
• Execution & Results Orientation: Strong ownership, urgency, and accountability in fast-paced environments
• Technical & Analytical Excellence: Structured problem-solving, data-driven decisions, continuous improvement
• Operational Discipline: Strong organizational capability, attention to detail, manages multiple priorities
• Communication & Influence: Communicates effectively at all levels, presents technical concepts, drives alignment
• People Leadership & Development: Builds high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Change Leadership: Drives adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Champions lean principles and process optimization
• Integrity & Professionalism: Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, manages competing priorities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Travel Required: 15%

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