Sr. Electrical Test and Test Systems Engineer

Senior Electrical Test and Test Systems EngineerLocation: Delaware, Ohio (Onsite)Function: Product Integrity / Test Engineering / Electrical Systems ValidationPosition SummaryVertiv 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Subject Matter ExpertiseServe 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 metrologyPower measurement systemsOscilloscope testingCurrent transformer (CT) applicationsDifferential probe measurementsHarmonic analysisPower factor analysisUPS transient testingGenerator interaction analysisGrid disturbance investigationsProvide 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 AnalysisLead investigations involving:Power quality disturbancesHarmonic distortionTHD analysisPower factor abnormalitiesInrush current eventsVoltage transientsGrid abnormalitiesGenerator interactionsUPS transfer performanceFault ride-through behaviorBattery and DC bus performanceGround fault and protective device interactionsAnalyze captured waveform data and develop technical conclusions supported by quantitative evidence.Identify root causes of electrical performance issues and recommend corrective actions.UPS System ValidationLead 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 & AutomationDevelop 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 captureDevelop software tools and automated solutions that transform raw electrical data into actionable engineering insights.Required QualificationsBachelor'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 systemsPower quality analysisElectrical measurement systemsElectrical metrologyInstrumentation and data acquisitionElectrical troubleshootingAdvanced hands-on experience using:Power analyzersOscilloscopesDifferential probesCurrent transformers (CTs)Current probesData acquisition systemsHarmonic analyzersProven ability to independently diagnose complex electrical problems where root cause is not immediately apparent.Strong understanding of:RMS calculationsHarmonicsTHDPower factorVoltage regulationTransient responseInrush current behaviorPower system interactionsDemonstrated experience developing test procedures, validation methodologies, and technical reports.Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to engineers, management, and customers.Preferred QualificationsExpert-level experience with large-scale UPS systems including: Vertiv Trinergy, EXL S1, APM2, Static Transfer Systems, Battery Energy Storage SystemsExperience with: Qualification testing, Design Validation Testing (DVT), Customer witness testing, Product Integrity testing, Root-cause investigationsFamiliarity with: IEC 62040-3, ITIC/CBEMA standards, Power quality compliance testing, UL and certification testingExperience developing custom software tools for: Waveform analysis, Power-quality calculations, Automated reporting, Engineering data visualizationPython, 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 CapabilitiesAbility 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.#LI-RB1The 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 StrengthVERTIV 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 communicationAbout VertivVertiv (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 AuthorizationNo 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 EmployerVertiv 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Date: 2026-08-14