Test Product Engineer
Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Test Engineer to join our team in Anderson, South Carolina, supporting high-impact projects in the data center industry with a strong focus on low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems.
About the role
This onsite position will be based at Vertiv's Anderson, SC office. The Test Engineer focuses on designing and developing equipment setups and test procedures, performing varied and complex assignments for major systems, and assisting in the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality checks. You will prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures, and be part of a growing organization supporting mission-critical data center projects across the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Work in a lab environment and direct local Test Technicians in daily activities, including job assignments and expectations.
- Work closely with design engineering teams to ensure test procedures and data meet expectations.
- Create Test Plans for customer equipment demonstrations.
- Review test progress and evaluate results.
- Perform required presentations utilizing test equipment for customer visits.
- Perform test validations and Factory Witness Tests.
- Perform instrumentation calibrations within the lab.
- Provide continuous support to engineering and support groups to deliver outstanding final quality test products for internal and external customers.
- Experience in safety certification such as UL and CE is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent degree; preferred with thermal sciences emphasis.
- At least 1-3 years’ experience in power management systems testing. Other equivalent combinations of education and hands-on experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of Vertiv Power Management Products preferred.
- Knowledge of LabView preferred.
- Knowledge of thermal heat rise, short circuit current rating for LV/MV Switchgear and Switchboard products, and their methods of test.
- Thorough knowledge of 3-phase electrical circuits.
- Thorough knowledge of digital and electronic circuitry.
- Ability to configure data acquisition systems.
- Ability to use temperature and pressure measurement instruments.
- Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools.
- Ability to read and interpret industry test standards and product schematics.
- Hands-on ability with products and test set-ups to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
- Leadership and communication skills, including the ability to give directions to Test Technicians and communicate test issues to all levels of management.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude toward customer relations.
- Self-directed with strong problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Proficiency in English: ability to communicate and work in English.
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Oracle experience is an advantage).
- Category B driving license.
- Experience in project management and A-CAD (Solidworks/CREO) is an advantage.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Hands-on engineering; use of basic hand tools.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- Travel as required, domestic and international, less than 5%.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with business needs. The company solves challenges in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.
Vertiv embraces core principles of safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and inclusion, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on customer needs, operational excellence, innovation, and financial strength.
No sponsorship is available for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.