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• Assist with engineering laboratory testing of UPS and power-conversion equipment.
• Help set up tests and collect electrical measurements and test data.
• Assist with reviewing and organizing test results.
• Learn to use engineering test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, and power analyzers.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting and investigation of product issues.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Assist with documenting test results and engineering observations.
• Help prepare and update test procedures, technical reports, drawings, and other engineering documentation.
• Assist with basic analysis of electrical waveforms, event logs, and operating data.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, troubleshooting discussions, and product meetings.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, and product development teams to gain an understanding of the complete product lifecycle.
• Support other engineering projects based on current product and laboratory needs.
• Follow all applicable electrical and laboratory safety procedures.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Entering the second year of an undergraduate engineering program.
• Successful completion of first-year engineering coursework.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts from introductory engineering, physics, or electrical-circuit coursework.
• Basic computer and data-analysis skills.
• Strong interest in electrical engineering and hands-on technical work.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team.

• Introductory electrical circuits
• Engineering laboratory coursework
• Digital multimeters or oscilloscopes
• MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other programming languages
• Microsoft Excel or other data-analysis tools
• Electronics or electrical projects completed through coursework, student organizations, hobbies, or personal projects

• Large Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
• AC and DC power systems
• Power electronics
• Rectifiers and inverters
• Batteries and DC power systems
• Electrical controls and sensing
• Embedded control systems
• Electrical schematics and system diagrams
• Oscilloscope and waveform analysis
• Engineering laboratory testing
• Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Product reliability and corrective actions
• Manufacturing and field-support engineering
• Mission-critical data center power systems

• Participation in engineering and R&D laboratory activities.
• Work around large electrical and power-conversion equipment.
• Laboratory work will be performed under appropriate supervision and in accordance with established electrical safety procedures.
• Some hands-on activities may involve test setup, instrumentation, wiring, and equipment inspection.
• Occasional travel to other Vertiv facilities may be available depending on project needs.

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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