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Vertiv Group Corporation lists this Controls Application Engineer opportunity in westerville, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Controls Application Engineer supports the AMER DX / CW / EDGE product line by acting as the primary interface between customers, sales engineering, and the global Application team. The role focuses on ingesting AMER-specific requirements into the software application layer — generating ETO (Engineer-to-Order) configurations, creating Sequences of Operation (SOO) by request, and translating regional needs into Kanban initiatives for execution over global baselines.
Responsibilities
Customer & Sales Support
Serve as the technical controls interface for AMER Sales Engineering and customers on PA product applications
Respond to pre-sales technical inquiries regarding controls capabilities, communication protocols, BMS integration, and custom sequences
Support bid/proposal activities with controls-specific technical content, SOO documentation, and application feasibility assessments
Provide post-sales application support including commissioning guidance, controls configuration clarification, and field issue triage
Interface with AMER Service for escalation resolution and field feedback loop
ETO Application Generation & SOO Creation
Generate ETO software application variants based on customer-specific requirements (custom sequences, protocol configurations, I/O mapping, setpoint strategies)
Create and maintain Sequences of Operation (SOO) documentation per customer/project request, ensuring alignment with the delivered application
Validate ETO requests against platform capabilities and global baseline constraints
Maintain ETO backlog visibility and delivery timelines in coordination with the Application team
Requirements Ingestion & Kanban Execution
Capture recurring AMER market/customer requirements and translate them into structured Kanban initiatives for regional execution over the global PA baseline
Distinguish between one-off ETO customizations and requirements warranting baseline integration
Prioritize and groom the AMER PA Kanban backlog in collaboration with the Regional Controls Leader and Product Line
Ensure traceability from customer/market request → Kanban card → implemented feature → validated release
Participate in Kanban cadences (replenishment, delivery planning) to maintain flow and predictability
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with the global Application team (EMEA) to ensure AMER regional initiatives integrate cleanly into the global PA baseline
Interface with Product Management on feature prioritization and roadmap alignment
Coordinate with Quality/Regulatory on documentation requirements for AMER-specific variants
Support CRA compliance activities where AMER-manufactured PA units are destined for EU market
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
3–5 years of experience in HVAC controls application engineering, preferably precision cooling/data center environments
Experience generating ETO configurations or custom application variants for thermal/HVAC products
Proficiency in structured text (IEC 61131-3) and/or C/C++
Familiarity with BMS protocols (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) and system integration
Ability to create clear, customer-facing Sequences of Operation documentation
Strong customer-facing communication skills — able to translate technical controls concepts for non-controls audiences
US work authorization required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kanban/Agile delivery methodologies in an engineering context
Knowledge of precision air conditioning systems and data center thermal management
Familiarity with Vertiv controller platforms or equivalent
Experience supporting sales engineering teams in a technical pre-sales capacity
Understanding of UL, ASHRAE, and NIST frameworks relevant to data center cooling
Prior experience in a global, matrixed engineering organization
Key Competencies
Customer Orientation— Understands customer/sales urgency and delivers actionable technical support with appropriate responsiveness
Requirements Translation— Converts customer requests and market signals into structured, executable Kanban initiatives
ETO Discipline— Manages custom application delivery with rigor, balancing speed with baseline integrity
Global-Local Balance— Injects AMER needs into the global baseline without fragmentation
Communication— Bridges the gap between controls engineering depth and customer/sales accessibility
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
High-Performance Culture
CustomerFocus
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Financial Strength
VERTIVBEHAVIORS
Ownit
Actwith urgency
Foster acustomer-first mindset
Thinkbigandexecute
Lead byexample
Drivecontinuous improvement
Learn andseek out development
Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv(NYSE: VRT)brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable itscustomers’ vital applicationstoruncontinuously,perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communicationnetworksand commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio ofpower, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services thatextendfrom the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered inWesterville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around34,000 peopleand does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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
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
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Worksite address
westerville, OH, 43082, US
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