Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer (SFA/ETO Chillers)

Job Summary

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is a key member of the SFA/ETO team within the Thermal Management Engineering & R&D Department. The role is responsible for the full lifecycle of electrical systems for data center chillers from initial quotation and feasibility assessment to detailed design development and implementation. The engineer collaborates closely with internal SFA/ETO team members including thermodynamic and mechanical engineers as well as Application Engineers to ensure delivery of high-reliability customized units that meet customer specifications. Key responsibilities include preparing technical and cost proposals performing electrical design calculations selecting components ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements and supporting testing and commissioning activities. The role is central to delivering engineered-to-order solutions with a high level of performance and reliability.

This position will be based onsite at our Westerville OH - Polaris location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design for SFA/ETO chillers ensuring compliance with performance cost and schedule objectives.
• Work within the SFA/ETO team collaborating with thermodynamic and mechanical engineers of the team as well as with application engineers to develop electrical solutions for customer-specific requests.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant standards (IEC UL IEEE) and internal corporate requirements.
• Perform system-level electrical simulations and analyses and validate designs for high-reliability mission-critical applications.
• Develop and document electrical schematics wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials using ECAD tools (e.g. Creo Schematic).
• Coordinate with procurement manufacturing and external suppliers on electrical component selection and integration.
• Support process improvement initiatives and harmonization of electrical design standards within the team.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on electrical best practices within the SFA team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing special project development with production line support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or directly related degree.
• 10 years of experience in electrical system design preferably for data center or other high-reliability systems (e.g. industrial power aerospace).
• Strong understanding of power electronics electrical distribution and system-level design principles.
• Proficient in ECAD tools (Creo Schematic) and PLM systems (e.g. Oracle PD Cloud).
• Familiarity with standards and regulations (IEC UL IEEE) relevant to electrical system design.
• Experience with full product lifecycle management Lean/Six Sigma concepts and DFx methodologies preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Self-motivated results-oriented and capable of working independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective collaboration within the SFA team and with other departments.
• Willingness to travel if needed.
• Residence in or willing to relocate to the Columbus OH area.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR 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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

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