Project Engineer (Power Switching & Distribution) at Vertiv

Delaware, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Product Development, Technical Specifications, Cross Functional Collaboration, Power Distribution, Static Transfer Switch, Agile, Scrum, Microsoft Office, PLM Software, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Validation Testing, Prototype Development, Task Tracking, Requirements Definition

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary The Project Engineer works with the offering management team to refine product requirements and turn them into product specifications that drive cross functional team development. This role leads the development teams through the NPD process cycle at a technical level (opposed to high-level program management) to make sure the end product meets the requirements. This role will focus on Vertiv Static Transfer Switch (STS) and Power Distribution (PDU) products. The individual will be responsible for understanding product requirements and developing technical product specifications that will drive the cross functional development teams. This role works through the entire product development cycle to make sure the R&D team stays on schedule and meets the original market requirements. Close collaboration between offering management, system engineering, mechanical engineering, product engineering, firmware engineering, agency compliance, and product integrity teams. Responsibilities: Drive requirements refinement, specification development, and task tracking through iterative review cycle. Hold authority on system design decisions as it pertains to meeting market requirements. Translate detailed technical development plans to simplified project milestones for executive tracking purposes. Must track development progress vs plan and manage resource needs to stay on schedule. Provide technical support and leadership to product development teams as first step in escalation path if issues or questions arise. Escalate major issues to the appropriate resources and pursue to closure. Work with cross functional teams (Offering management, mechanical engineering, electrical/system engineering, engineering test) to create development plan and strategy and bring products from ideation to concept and market launch. Example development stages: Requirements definition and enrichment by collaborating with cross-functional teams (Service, sales, manufacturing, etc.…) Detailed specification breakdown and work/task breakdown based on higher level requirements. Concept development and refinement Validation test planning and prototype planning Full product or platform development and release into PLM system Prototype part ordering and local assembly Prototype validation testing Final conformance to specification checks and manufacturing handoff Track and report on team and individual performance to management and executive leadership. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) 5+ years relevant experience SMC (Scrum master certification) not required, but a plus PMP (Project management professional) not required, but a plus Prefer experience with large (>100kW) 3-phase power conversion or conditioning product development Prefer experience with large (>100kW) 480V 3-phase power lab testing Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Prefer experience with PLM (Product lifecycle management) software, such as Agile or Oracle Product Development Prefer experience leading teams to show task breakdown, prioritization, and management across a group of people Prefer experience with Agile/Scrum project framework 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 About Vertiv Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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. #LI-RB1

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer leads the development teams through the NPD process cycle to ensure the end product meets market requirements. This role involves refining product requirements, developing technical specifications, and managing the development progress to stay on schedule.