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Vertiv lists this Sr. Electrical Test and Test Systems Engineer opportunity in delaware, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Senior Electrical Test and Test Systems Engineer
Location: Delaware, Ohio (Onsite)
Function: Product Integrity / Test Engineering / Electrical Systems Validation
Position Summary
Vertiv is seeking a Senior Electrical Test and Test Systems Engineer to serve as the organization's primary technical authority for electrical measurement, power quality, advanced instrumentation, and complex UPS system analysis.
This role is significantly more than a traditional test engineering position. The successful candidate will function as the go-to expert for difficult electrical investigations, advanced metering applications, complex test setups, power quality analysis, and root-cause troubleshooting across the Product Integrity organization.
When test engineers encounter electrical problems that exceed standard troubleshooting methods, this individual will be the technical escalation resource responsible for developing measurement strategies, analyzing complex waveform behavior, diagnosing system interactions, and guiding engineering teams toward technically sound solutions.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in electrical power systems, metrology, instrumentation, power quality, and mission-critical UPS systems, while also leveraging modern software, automation, and AI tools to improve engineering productivity, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as Vertiv's primary subject matter expert for electrical measurement, power metering, power quality, and advanced electrical diagnostics.
Act as the escalation resource for engineers and technicians facing complex electrical, instrumentation, or root-cause investigations.
Establish and maintain best practices for:
Electrical metrology
Power measurement systems
Oscilloscope testing
Current transformer (CT) applications
Differential probe measurements
Harmonic analysis
Power factor analysis
UPS transient testing
Generator interaction analysis
Grid disturbance investigations
Provide technical consultation to engineering teams regarding difficult test setups, instrumentation selection, measurement methodology, and data interpretation.
Mentor engineers and technicians in advanced electrical testing techniques and power-system diagnostics.
Advanced Power Systems Analysis
Lead investigations involving:
Power quality disturbances
Harmonic distortion
THD analysis
Power factor abnormalities
Inrush current events
Voltage transients
Grid abnormalities
Generator interactions
UPS transfer performance
Fault ride-through behavior
Battery and DC bus performance
Ground fault and protective device interactions
Analyze captured waveform data and develop technical conclusions supported by quantitative evidence.
Identify root causes of electrical performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
UPS System Validation
Lead qualification, DVT, witness, and engineering testing for large-scale UPS systems and supporting power infrastructure.
Support customer demonstrations, witness testing, and field issue investigations when advanced electrical expertise is required.
Reporting, Tools & Automation
Develop and maintain advanced analysis tools for waveform processing, power-quality evaluation, and automated reporting.
Create standardized reporting methodologies and engineering analysis templates.
Generate customer-facing and internal technical reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
Leverage AI technologies to improve: Engineering productivity, Root-cause investigations, Data analysis workflows, Reporting automation, Technical knowledge capture
Develop software tools and automated solutions that transform raw electrical data into actionable engineering insights.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
8+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, power systems engineering, power electronics, UPS systems, or related fields.
Demonstrated expertise in:
Three-phase electrical power systems
Power quality analysis
Electrical measurement systems
Electrical metrology
Instrumentation and data acquisition
Electrical troubleshooting
Advanced hands-on experience using:
Power analyzers
Oscilloscopes
Differential probes
Current transformers (CTs)
Current probes
Data acquisition systems
Harmonic analyzers
Proven ability to independently diagnose complex electrical problems where root cause is not immediately apparent.
Strong understanding of:
RMS calculations
Harmonics
THD
Power factor
Voltage regulation
Transient response
Inrush current behavior
Power system interactions
Demonstrated experience developing test procedures, validation methodologies, and technical reports.
Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to engineers, management, and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Expert-level experience with large-scale UPS systems including: Vertiv Trinergy, EXL S1, APM2, Static Transfer Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems
Experience with: Qualification testing, Design Validation Testing (DVT), Customer witness testing, Product Integrity testing, Root-cause investigations
Familiarity with: IEC 62040-3, ITIC/CBEMA standards, Power quality compliance testing, UL and certification testing
Experience developing custom software tools for: Waveform analysis, Power-quality calculations, Automated reporting, Engineering data visualization
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Excel/VBA, or equivalent engineering software experience.
Experience supporting customer escalations and high-visibility technical investigations.
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related degree.
Desired AI & Digital Engineering Capabilities
Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate engineering analysis and technical problem solving.
Experience developing AI-assisted workflows for engineering productivity.
Ability to create automated reporting, analysis, and decision-support tools from electrical measurement data.
Strong understanding of how to validate AI-generated results against engineering principles and measured data.
About Us
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
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Financial Strength
Vertiv 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
Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and 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 to
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Worksite address
delaware, OH, 43015, US
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