Job Description

Vertiv is currently looking to add a new member to our team of associates. We look for people who are 100% team oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient. We are building a team of motivated and detail-oriented people who will produce a quality product for some of the most prestigious clients in the world. The global economy is electrifying and this demand is being primarily driven by the surge in AI (artificial intelligence). At Vertiv we’re here to Power and Cool this electrification transformation.

This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven team with minimal functional management and continue to build on the reputation we have created throughout the world to establish the same reputation in the European and Asian markets. This means that everyone is expected to be self-driven. Our leadership team will guide you on projects which suit your strengths, but a willingness to get the job done and overcome obstacles is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands-on environment and will accept the challenges and reap the benefits of working with a team that likes to solve difficult problems for our customers. You will have an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to electrical and mechanical design pertaining to Switchboard & Switchgear in the North American (UL) and European (IEC) markets. Primary focus will be the European (IEC) market.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Global Product Management this position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional pertaining to item master design level detail and project management that feeds Vertiv product configurator (both configuration and price) for power distribution equipment. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the R&D team for EMEA (IEC) switchboard and switchgear design and develop the item master level detail to feed Vertiv’s configurator C1 (used in the EMEA market).
• Item master represents the source of truth associated to the build construction for the gear from a technical point of view (mechanical, electrical, assembly times, etc.).
• Utilize the item master to create a bridge to the sales BOM which works as the front-end GUI for the configurator.
• Partner with the cost manager for switchgear IEC to create the association with the configuration to functional costing to drive quoted price.
• Own the master data fields in the Oracle to feed both the Sales and Engineering bills of material.
• Develop the requirement specifications to outline what’s needed from the C1 Team to ensure the configurator meets and exceeds the needs of the Switchboard and Switchgear business. Develop incremental requirements to evolve the launched product.
• Partner with Vertiv Field Service to create and enable a service linkage to product configurator.
• Partner with the application engineering team (pricing) to receive their feedback on configurations that are becoming a standard and work to program this into the tool.
• Partner with order engineering to disable certain configurations that are not compliant with the product’s design file.
• Partner with Vertiv Sales and received feedback on what’s working well and where are improvements needed in the configurator (C1 design tool).

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Proven exposure and track record as follows;

• Proven experience in a related position / comparable role involving exposure to design engineering and assembly of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial). Software experience is beneficial too. Years of experience in the electrical industry related to the product and overall marketspace is also acceptable.
• Proven understanding of IEC standards including but not limited to IEC 61439-2. A working knowledge of UL standards is helpful too but not required.
• Aptitude for problem solving and ability to apply this to electrical control design
• An adaptability to respond to a fast-moving business environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Display a proactive flexible approach to working within a team environment.

Benefits

At Vertiv, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, matching 401(k), training and development opportunities and much more.

Vertiv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, and discharge are based upon merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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