Product Engineer, DC Power

Position Summary: The Product Engineer is the customer-facing technical authority for Vertiv's Data Center DC Power portfolio. Residing within Engineering and working closely with Product Management, this role bridges product strategy and execution — translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications while providing technical leadership across Sales, Service, and Account Management.

Each Product Engineer will own one dedicated product segment:

• 800V Sidecar Solutions (Air & Liquid Cooled)


• 800V Power Center Solutions


• In-Rack Power Shelves & Solutions (Air & Liquid Cooled)

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and translate customer technical requirements into clear inputs for product development teams


• Lead the technical aspects of RFQ proposals, including concept development, schematics, block diagrams, and MCAD/ECAD files


• Provide input to product design reviews and aid specification alignment – ensuring customer needs match engineering’s interpretation


• Create and oversee customer-facing technical documentation (user manuals, application guides, submittal packages, technical bulletins) to ensure accuracy and clarity


• Deliver product training to internal and external customers including Sales, Service, and Manufacturing


• Provide technical field support for installed products, acting as liaison between customers and Engineering


• Communicate market and customer feedback to drive product development via stage-gate process


• Collaborate with Product Management on product strategy, technical questions, and roadmap input


• Support trade shows, customer site visits, and technical presentations


• Maintain product configurator BOM structure and support NPDI engineering deliverables

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or Systems Engineering


• 5–7 years of relevant experience (2–4 years considered for exceptional candidates)


• Excellent written and verbal communication — able to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely


• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders


• Proficiency generating schematics, block diagrams, and technical illustrations


• Ability to respond to technical support and execution tasks quickly and accurately under time pressure


• Comfortable engaging directly with customers at all levels — from field technicians to engineering leadership


• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate customer applications and propose technically sound solutions


• Knowledge codes and standards such as UL, IEC,NEC, and NFPA 855 


• Ability to understand both electrical and mechanical design elements for power infrastructure products

Preferred Qualifications:

• DC power or data center power background


• Applications or field engineering experience


• Visio, ECAD, or Pro/E proficiency


• Familiarity with power conversion

25% travel required — domestic and international