Sr. Controls Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with Product Development team (Product Management, Engineers, Service) to understand new control needs. 
• Develop detailed control specifications, feature requirements, & use cases for new & updated features 
• Work with programmers & testers to implement & test control features. 
• Understand test requirements to support firmware (bench & simulator), Product Development (unit & hardware), & System (multi-unit) Testing 
• Investigate field issue reports & develop short- & long-term mitigation plans 
• Provide input on resource requirements, development time, & prioritization of control development requests 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent required. 
• MS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field would be beneficial. 
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design for critical infrastructure systems. 
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to accomplish project implementations on time, on budget, and with high quality. 
• 7+ years of design experience within the Thermal Engineering field. 
• 5+ years of design experience with controls operation. 
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10% of time outside the Columbus, OH area) 
• Solid communications skills, with fluency in both written and spoken English. 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 

• No special physical requirements. 

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 

• 10%
• 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 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers 

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.