Sr. Engineering Technician

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vertiv is seeking Lead Engineering Technician to support New Product Development (NPD) team that is responsible for modular integrated data center row and rack-based solutions. You will build prototypes, fabricate and/or assemble wire harnesses, perform design & drawing reviews, assist with Change Orders (COs), and provide manufacturability feedback in partnership with Design Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME). The role also owns internal orders, prototype part intake/check-in, and build readiness to keep NPDI prototype schedules on track.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on assembly of mechanical/electrical prototypes; follow build files, test plans, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate build readiness: receive, verify (drawing/revision), kit, and stage prototype parts prior to build start.
• Build and rework wire/cable harnesses; verify continuity and polarity; document as-built updates.
• Participate in CAD/drawing reviews; redline prints and bills of material (BOM); provide design for manufacturability input.
• Support engineers with CO preparation tasks in PD Cloud; assist with CCO effectivity follow-through.
• Create and track internal/transfer orders; coordinate receiving and reconcile shortages.
• Receive and check-in supplier prototype parts; verify against drawings/revisions and PO; update trackers.
• Maintain accurate as-built updates, part/assembly redlines, and lessons learned; contribute to NPDI deliverables.
• Other lab duties include coordinating shipping and receiving activities, equipment maintenance, and PPE compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering/technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Read/interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; basic electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office/Teams
• Preferred: Wire harness build experience; familiarity with PLM (PD Cloud) and ERP (ALICE EBS).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing, walking, and hands-on lab/assembly work
• Ability to lift and position subassemblies/fixtures
• Use of PPE and adherence to site safety rules.

Time Travel Required

• Up to 10% (local plant/supplier visits).

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.