Sr. R&D Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Manager Engineering/R&D - Low Voltage UL Switchboard / Switchgear will develop and execute the R&D strategy in alignment with company goals and market trends. The Manager will lead and manage a team of engineers and researchers providing mentorship guidance and performance feedback; manage R&D budgets timelines and resource allocation to maximize ROI; and oversee the planning development and execution of R&D projects from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new technologies tools and methodologies that can enhance product performance or reduce costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering Marketing and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations quality standards and intellectual property protections.
• Present progress findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Track industry trends competitor activity and emerging innovations to inform R&D priorities.
• Lead the team assigned to the specific project.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip. Identify key risks and have a contingency plan.
• Communicate with other managers upper management or outside vendors and other plants as required.
• Responsible that the project is following the NPDI Process.
• To manage the development of new R&D products in the C&I and Data Center sectors for high profile and well-known global datacenter customers.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high-performance cost-effective design and market leading innovation.
• To approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings specifications bills of material).
• To meet objectives of cost quality environment and time of execution achieving the best trade-off between market and internal customer needs.
• To analyze and resolve technical problems as regards products under his/her responsibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of previous experience on similar projects.
• Good knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical principles are essential.
• Knowledge of electricity physics engineering and manufacturing processes.
• A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required.
• Knowledge of technical norms and UL standards a plus.
• Competences: result-oriented team player careful to details flexible.
• Travel:
  • 25%
  • Availability to travel on request between South Carolina (base) and production facilities in Ireland.

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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