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Vertiv · 2 days ago

Sr. Principal Electrical Research Engineer

Delaware, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Vertiv is seeking an innovative and experienced Sr. Principal Electrical Research Engineer to join our cutting-edge research and development team in Delaware, Ohio. This role will focus on blue-sky projects in the field of 1-Phase and low-end 3-Phase UPS systems, aiming to advance technology and develop transformative solutions for the future of power engineering.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and drive advanced research initiatives for 1P and low-end 3P UPS systems, focusing on disruptive technologies and innovative solutions aimed at addressing future industry challenges

Conduct in-depth research on emerging trends in power electronics, energy storage, grid connectivity, and power conversion systems, with a specific focus on UPS applications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, and systems engineering, to evaluate new technologies and explore their integration into future products

Design and conduct experiments, simulations, and prototypes to evaluate the feasibility of new concepts

Explore energy efficiency innovations, sustainability initiatives, and next-generation battery technologies for UPS systems

Lead the identification of technical trends and market demands that will influence the development of future UPS products and solutions

Participate in strategic decision-making processes by providing technical insights into future product roadmaps

Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, fostering a collaborative environment for technical growth and innovation

Work closely with product management, marketing, and other business units to ensure alignment between research initiatives and business goals

Qualification

Power engineeringUPS systemsPower conversion technologiesEnergy storage systemsAdvanced research methodologiesGlobal power standardsCommunicationCollaboration skillsCritical thinkingMentoring

Required

Master's Degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Minimum of 15 years of experience in power engineering, with extensive knowledge of UPS systems, particularly in 1P and low-end 3P (10kVA to 120kVA) configurations

Proven expertise in power conversion technologies, inverter and rectifier systems, energy storage systems, and grid interaction for UPS applications

Experience with advanced research methodologies and a passion for exploring new, disruptive technologies

Strong understanding of global power standards, compliance, and regulatory requirements for UPS systems

Demonstrated ability to innovate and think critically about long-term challenges and opportunities in the power electronics field

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Office and electrical lab environment

Must be comfortable working in an electronics lab performing or guiding experiments