Manager, Engineering/R&D - Low Voltage UL Switchboard / Switchgear

Job Summary

The Manager, Engineering/R&D - Low Voltage UL Switchboard / Switchgear will develop and execute the R&D strategy in alignment with company goals and market trends.  The Manager will lead and manage a team of engineers and researchers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback; manage R&D budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to maximize ROI; and oversee the planning, development, and execution of R&D projects from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can enhance product performance or reduce costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and intellectual property protections.
• Present progress, findings, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Track industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging innovations to inform R&D priorities.
• Lead the team assigned to the specific project.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip. Identify key risks and have a contingency plan.
• Communicate with other managers, upper management, or outside vendors and other plants, as required.
• Responsible that the project is following the NPDI Process.
• To manage the development of new R&D products in the C&I and Data Center sectors for high profile and well-known global datacenter customers.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high-performance, cost-effective design and market leading innovation.
• To approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material).
• To meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution, achieving the best trade-off between market and internal customer needs.
• To analyze and resolve technical problems as regards products under his/her responsibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering. 
• At least 5 years of previous experience on similar projects.
• Good knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical principles are essential.
• Knowledge of electricity, physics, engineering and manufacturing processes.
• A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required.
• Knowledge of technical norms and UL standards a plus.
• Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible.
• Travel: 
  • 25%
  • Availability to travel on request between South Carolina (base) and production facilities in Ireland.

 

 

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 $8.0 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.

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