Electrical Design Engineer - Advanced Engineering

Job Description

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy . The role focuses on thermal products for data‑center cooling and requires a highly motivated and experienced engineer to play a crucial role in the electrical design of our innovative products, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and performance specifications in compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi‑disciplinary engineering team on thermal cooling units for data centers, focusing on high‑performance, cost‑effective design and market‑leading innovation.
• Design new products or re‑engineer existing ones, with a focus on electrical design, collaborating with suppliers, procurement and industrial engineering, and incorporating necessary product marketing inputs.
• Support product production transfer from and to other locations, and interface with the main center of expertise.
• Create and review product documentation (E‑CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material).
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environmental and time of execution, achieving the best trade‑off between market and internal customer needs.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems regarding products under your responsibility.
• Exhibit competence in international electrical regulations and standards (CE/UL).
• Communicate effectively across all regions to enhance global designs.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of E‑CAD & PLM systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of active and passive filters for harmonics mitigation, power factor correction and similar.
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles is desirable but not essential.
• English – Intermediate level – written and spoken.
• Result‑oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible, and team‑work attitude.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative: works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CE electrical standards "EN60204" - "EN61439" and UL "UL508A" regarding the design and safety of onboard electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects of electrical equipment for proper operation and compliance with directives.
• Knowledge of the most common BMS communication systems.

Availability

Availability to travel on request between the Italian HQ (base) and a production plant in Slovakia (10‑20%).

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 (contact information).

Location

Electrical Design Engineer - Advanced Engineering • Padova, Veneto, IT