Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and track the daily, weekly, and monthly test activities for their projects.
• Request technician support and negotiate resources with the Engineering Test Manager.
• Ensure the test activities are on time and meeting the schedule.
• Set up the unit under test and other equipment, which entails connecting large cables (up to 50 lbs).
• Set up instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power meters, CTs, voltage probes, regenerative sources/loads, load banks, and other equipment).
• Execute test cases, operate the unit under test, operate the instrumentation, collect data, and document the results.
• Render pass/fail verdicts and report results to the development team and project manager.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems with test setups and with units under test.
• Follow 5S and safety policies.
• Suggest continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 1 to 3 years of experience OR A.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of experience OR equivalent industry experience.
• Broad knowledge of electrical and mechanical test techniques.
• Experience with 120V 1-phase and 480V 3-phase wiring and equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation and low-voltage wiring.
• Familiarity with electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General mechanical skills assembling and disassembling electrical equipment, including but not limited to high power electronics, large magnetic components, circuit boards, and high current wiring.
• Good working knowledge and skills in testing of electrical equipment.
• Able to read electronic and electrical schematics.
• Good troubleshooting skills related to AC and DC power circuits.
• Basic experience setting up and using oscilloscopes and power meters for 3-phase measurements.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of oscilloscopes, power analyzers/power meters, current probes/CTs, differential voltage probes, and DAQ systems.
• Experience with DC power systems (battery, rectifier, high-voltage DC).
• Data analysis and report writing skills (Excel; Python or LabVIEW a plus).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk while performing tasks 50% of the time.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 5%

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

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com