Engineer II, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Vertiv Group•Lorain, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer, DC Power is a technical engineer supporting Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This role works to execute electrical design tasks, support new product introduction, and sustain existing products. The engineer will contribute to power conversion module design, distribution panel development, and controller hardware - gaining depth across the full DC power ecosystem while providing critical engineering bandwidth to the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
4+ years of experience in power electronics, power systems, or electrical product development
Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
Knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC-DC, DC-DC) and power distribution systems
Experience with design verification testing and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DMMs)
Familiarity with industry standards (UL, NEBS, NEC) as applied to power equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in telecom or data center power infrastructure
Familiarity with DC distribution architectures (48VDC, 54VDC, 800VDC)
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSIM for power system simulation
Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices and compliance testing
Experience with digital control for power converters (DSP/FPGA)
Previous NPI or product development lifecycle experience
Familiarity with MRP systems (Oracle Fusion/EBS preferred)
Experience with DFM/DFA and manufacturing process considerations

Responsibilities

Execute electrical design tasks for DC power distribution systems (power conversion modules, distribution panels, controllers)
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities - prototype builds, design verification testing, and manufacturing handoff documentation
Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout reviews for power electronics and control circuits
Support VAVE initiatives by analyzing existing designs for cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities
Assist with product sustaining activities - ECOs, design updates, component obsolescence management, and field issue resolution
Conduct design verification and validation testing; document results and support compliance submissions
Collaborate with global engineering teams on design reviews, specification clarifications, and technical issue resolution
Support Customer Solutions and Proposals teams with technical input on product capabilities and configurations
Create and maintain technical documentation - design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports