Associate Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Vertiv · Lorain, OH · 2 wk ago
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About the role
The Electrical Engineer, DC Power is an entry-level applications engineering role supporting Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This position provides technical support, assists with application documentation, and develops deep product knowledge through hands-on daily work. This role is designed as a development position - the engineer will build expertise through support interactions, lab exposure, and cross-team collaboration, growing toward a senior customer-facing role over time.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for DC power distribution systems (distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers)
- Respond to customer and field service inquiries - configuration guidance, basic troubleshooting, documentation lookup
- Triage complex issues and escalate to senior team members
- Create and update technical bulletins, application notes, troubleshooting guides, and customer-facing documentation
- Maintain technical support knowledge base and develop product training materials under guidance of senior engineers
- Participate in customer calls and technical meetings with senior engineers to build product and customer knowledge
- Develop understanding of full DC power ecosystem: distribution panels, power conversion modules, controllers, and adjacent products
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience including relevant internship/co-op experience in power electronics, power systems, or related field
- Foundational knowledge of DC circuits, power conversion concepts, and electrical protection
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and standard test equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn complex systems and develop deep product expertise
Qualifications
- Projects involving power conversion, distribution, or control systems
- Familiarity with rectifiers, DC-DC converters, UPS systems, or battery systems
- Exposure to lab environments and hands-on electrical testing
- Basic familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, SNMP)
- Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, PSIM)
Travel Requirements: 5-10% including internationally.