Vertiv · 17 hours ago
Manager, Test Engineering
Delaware, OH, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expVertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company that ensures customers’ vital applications run continuously. The Manager, Test Engineering is responsible for leading high-power testing activities for large-scale electrical power systems, ensuring safe and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and execute high-power test activities for large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and energy storage solutions
Define and maintain test procedures, acceptance criteria, and documentation for functional, performance, and load testing
Oversee the use, configuration, and maintenance of load banks and associated high-power test equipment
Troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues during testing and startup
Lead all testing activities with an uncompromising focus on safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards
Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for high-energy systems
Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and continuous reinforcement
Implement and sustain 5S standards within test areas to ensure organization, efficiency, and safety
Apply Lean principles to improve test flow, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve first-pass yield
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to test efficiency, quality, and cost
Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to align test requirements with design intent
Engage with Facilities teams to plan power availability, cooling, space layout, grounding, and infrastructure needs for high-power testing
Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing scalable and repeatable test strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop test engineers and technicians in high-power testing best practices
Establish clear expectations, training plans, and performance metrics for the test team
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
7+ years of experience in high-power electrical systems testing
Strong knowledge of large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and/or energy storage systems
Hands-on experience with load banks and high-current, high-voltage test environments
Demonstrated experience implementing 5S and Lean principles in an engineering or manufacturing setting
Safety-first mindset with proven experience managing high-risk, high-energy environments
Strong understanding of power electronics, three-phase systems, and energy storage technologies
Practical problem-solver with the ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
Highly organized with attention to detail in documentation and process control
Effective communicator who can engage engineering, operations, and facilities stakeholders
Passion for continuous improvement, team engagement, and operational excellence
Preferred
Master's degree
Management or team leadership experience
Experience in data center, critical power, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
Familiarity with relevant standards (UL, IEC, IEEE)
Experience supporting factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT)
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
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