Prototype Evaluation Technician

Prototype Evaluation Technician

Reports to: Product Testing Supervisor

Hours: 40hours a week; Monday to Friday, 7AM – 4PM (eligible for OT pay)

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Prototype Evaluation Technician to support busway product testing operations in our R&D laboratory and also with Short Circuit Testing at External Labs. This role will assist in conducting internal and third-party certification tests according to UL857 standards, with a focus on test setup, execution, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute busway thermal testing procedures following UL857 standards
• Support and travel to external labs in USA as required for SCCR testing
• Perform test setup and breakdown according to established protocols
• Maintain accurate test documentation and data collection for each NPDI project
• Assist in equipment calibration checks and basic maintenance
• Follow laboratory SOPs and safety procedures
• Maintain organized workspace following 5S principles
• Support inventory management of test materials and supplies
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate test progress and results to supervisor and other stakeholders as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab equipment and work areas

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years test engineering experience with electrical-based products OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2-3 years test engineering experience with electrical-based products.1-2 years of testing experience in a laboratory setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheets and other business applications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and identification of components.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong engineering troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve (and prevent) a wide range of problems quickly and methodically.
• Ability to operate in an electrical testing lab environment safely and successfully.
• Experience working with UL and UL standards is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermal testing or busway/switchgear testing
• Basic understanding of UL standards
• Experience with test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Certified Electric Worker ideal
• Knowledge of 2D/3D software package is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift to 50-75 lbs (23-34 kg) and team lift to 100-150 lbs (45-68 kg), adhering to Vertiv safety protocols and policies, using proper PPE and tools and equipment.
• Work in various environmental conditions within the laboratory setting.

Travel Requirements:

• 1-2 trips to short circuit testing per quarter, max of 6 trips per year.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & 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

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