Project Engineer, FWT

Job Summary

The Project Engineer, FWT will act as the primary point of contact for clients for factory witness tests, handling equipment and schedule coordination, test planning, and responding to technical inquiries about design performance and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Customer: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during witness tests, addressing technical questions regarding design functionality and compliance.
• Test Planning & Strategy: Ensure test plans are developed to meet customer requirements and ready prior to the date of witness testing.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document witness test outcomes, generate test reports, and manage "punch-list" items (defects) to closure prior to shipment.
• Problem Resolution: Identify and document non-conformances, working with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Equipment Coordination: Coordinate with planners and the master scheduler to ensure all equipment necessary for the test in ready on the date of testing.
• Safety: Ensure adherence to all safety standards in a high-energy environment
• Customer Experience: Ensure a positive experience for customers.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Certifications: Strong understanding of NEC and relevant standards (UL, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience: 5+ years of customer-facing project engineering experience with data center, critical power or mission-critical infrastructure equipment. Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and/or site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of 3-phase electrical distribution equipment, UPS systems, switchboards, and energy storage solutions. Ability to read electrical schematics, single-line power drawings and mechanical assembly drawings. 
• Soft Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, detailed documentation skills, and a “problem solver” and “customer focus” mindset.
• Safety-first mindset: Proven experience managing high-risk, high-energy environments.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Frequent standing
• Minimal kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Minimal bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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 help.join@vertiv.com.

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