R&D Engineering Assistant
About The Position
Vertiv is seeking an R&D Engineering Assistant in Anderson, South Carolina, to support innovation and enhancement of its Busbar product line. The role supports R&D development efforts by managing technical documentation, product data, and administrative tasks to promote efficient workflows and accurate product information. The assistant works with engineering and other cross-functional teams, external suppliers, and partners in support of product development. The position also contributes to engineering change documentation, product structures, and CAD-related support, and follows the department’s NPDI process.
Requirements
- Associate degree in engineering, technical management, or a related field, or relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in engineering support or a similar role.
- Experience managing BOMs and product structures with an ERP or other product data management system.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or relevant engineering experience.
- Proficiency in IFS.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Experience with technical documentation.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of busbar products and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the IFS bill of materials (BOM) system and maintain product structures.
- Create and maintain part numbers according to company nomenclature.
- Support IFS part creation for intra-company purchase orders.
- Support mechanical design engineers with documentation.
- Maintain product data management systems.
- Organize technical documentation.
- Assist with 3D and 2D CAD.
- Assist with shipping and coordination between sites.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to support product development plans.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation that encourages creative thinking and idea generation.
- Work with external suppliers and partners to source components and materials.
- Follow the department’s NPDI process and complete relevant documentation.
- Support documentation for engineering changes to existing and new products.
- Demonstrate ethics and integrity.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
