Product Engineer, DC Power

Vertiv Group • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Product Engineer is the customer-facing technical authority for Vertiv’s Data Center DC Power portfolio. Based within Engineering and working closely with Product Management, the role bridges product strategy and execution by translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications and providing technical leadership across Sales, Service, and Account Management. Each Product Engineer owns one product segment: 800V Sidecar Solutions (air- and liquid-cooled), 800V Power Center Solutions, or In-Rack Power Shelves and Solutions (air- and liquid-cooled).

The role supports customer-facing technical work throughout the product lifecycle, including RFQ proposals, product design reviews, technical documentation, training, field support, and feedback to product development. It also supports product strategy, trade shows, customer visits, technical presentations, product configurator BOM structure, and NPDI engineering deliverables. Travel of 25% is required, domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or Systems Engineering.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience; 2–4 years may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders.
• Proficiency generating schematics, block diagrams, and technical illustrations.
• Ability to respond to technical support and execution tasks quickly and accurately under time pressure.
• Comfort engaging directly with customers at all levels, from field technicians to engineering leadership.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate customer applications and propose technically sound solutions.
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as UL, IEC, NEC, and NFPA 855.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical design elements for power infrastructure products.
• Ability to travel 25%, domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• DC power or data center power background.
• Applications or field engineering experience.
• Visio, ECAD, or Pro/E proficiency.
• Familiarity with power conversion.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate customer technical requirements into clear inputs for product development teams.
• Lead the technical aspects of RFQ proposals, including concept development, schematics, block diagrams, and MCAD/ECAD files.
• Provide input to product design reviews and help align specifications so customer needs match engineering’s interpretation.
• Create and oversee customer-facing technical documentation, including user manuals, application guides, submittal packages, and technical bulletins.
• Deliver product training to internal and external customers, including Sales, Service, and Manufacturing.
• Provide technical field support for installed products and act as a liaison between customers and Engineering.
• Communicate market and customer feedback to drive product development through the stage-gate process.
• Collaborate with Product Management on product strategy, technical questions, and roadmap input.
• Support trade shows, customer site visits, and technical presentations.
• Maintain product configurator BOM structure and support NPDI engineering deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level