Principal AI Engineer

Vertiv • Delaware, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a Principal AI Engineer (software or electrical engineering background) with a strong product-development foundation to lead AI initiatives that accelerate time-to-market, improve engineering efficiency, and enable AI-driven product capabilities. This role spans five product lines within the IT Rack Infrastructure domain and supports AI efforts across sustaining engineering, NPDI, and forward-looking blue-sky research. The ideal candidate combines deep technical credibility in real-world product development with a creative, research-oriented mindset to explore breakthrough AI methods and technologies that can redefine both engineering processes and products.
This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH location.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software or electrical engineering or advanced research in related fields.
• Master’s or PhD in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in modeling and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and validate transformative ideas in mechanical design and materials applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a track record of research or patents.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging with cross-functional teams and external partners effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IT rack systems and infrastructure components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-related research focused on IT Rack Infrastructure products (1PH UPS, rack-based power distribution units, KVM and Serial devices, mechanical racks).
• Lead AI initiatives for improving our NPDI process time-to-market and engineering efficiency.
• Develop prototype methods, models, and simulations to validate new ideas and support technology feasibility studies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and infrastructure teams, to ensure alignment of research objectives with overall company vision and market trends.
• Publish technical papers, file patents, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external audiences, contributing to the organization’s knowledge base and thought leadership.
• Identify and collaborate with external research institutions, industry partners, and academic organizations to leverage additional expertise and insights.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence within the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees