Electrical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY 

• The Pre-Order MV SWGR Designer Electrical – UL is responsible for partnering with the AMER Sales Team and the UL SWGR product management team when looking at Medium Voltage Switchgear opportunities from an overall electrical design point of view. This role will analyze and do the initial electrical design / estimating, working closely with the AMER pricing team, to come up with an estimate to support the quote to a customer. This includes partnering with the Vertiv Unify team to understand the controls and relay design for the overall system. The position will be located in Anderson, SC USA or Reynosa Mexico co-located with the MV SWGR UL Order Engineering Teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with the MV SWGR estimating team (pricing)  to analyze the customer’s design requirements and support the CDE (Comply, Deviate, Exception) Process. 

• Based on what’s observed via the CDE process provide design feedback and trends to the MV SWGR – UL product management team so that the product portfolio roadmaps can be adjusted accordingly based on market trends. 

• Pre-pare Electrical Schematics and Designs to support the pre-order quotation process (such as panel schedules, one lines, control logic diagrams) that would ultimately be the basis of design assuming the order is won. 

• Work with Vertiv’s MV Breaker and MV Relay suppliers to understand performance characteristics that are to be incorporated into the ultimate Vertiv solution.  

• Support Vertiv Procurement on MV Electrical Component analysis supporting the most competitive supply chains for Vertiv. 

• If required support MV SWGR R&D with the writing of FAT plans (factory acceptance test) for the quote process and ultimate execution. 

• Provide and design VAVE alternatives (value add / value engineer) so that Vertiv MV SWGR quotes support the highest quality solution at the most competitive market price. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Job Qualifications:  

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in product engineering, manufacturing or marketing in the MV SWGR space. 

• Masters in Electrical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering is always beneficial but not required. 

• Demonstratable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross-functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions. 

• Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes. 

• Must have demonstratable skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial. AutoCAD, Solid Works and Creo experience beneficial as well. 

• Ability to directly interface with Customers and Sales, at the executive and technical levels, required. 

• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via digital conference calls (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) 

• NPDI (New Product Development Introduction) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Experience 

• Demonstrated curiosity and a lifelong learner. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Comfortable working autonomously. 

• Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization. 

• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management 

• Direct experience in MV SWGR IEC certification 

• Direct experience with low voltage and medium voltage components like circuit breaker, transformers, metering, arc flash mitigation equipment, etc. 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 

• No special physical requirements 

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 

• < 5% 

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 to help.join@vertiv.com.

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