Principal Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering is a position centered around investigating and integrating component manufacturer new developments and strategies into Vertiv’s DC Power product portfolio. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority for power electronics, supporting customer discussions and specification reviews, and providing expert guidance to global development teams.

This role sits at the intersection of technology scouting, customer-facing technical leadership, and cross-site engineering enablement, playing a critical part in shaping next-generation power conversion products for data center and telecom infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Investigate, evaluate, and track new component technologies, materials, and strategies from power electronics manufacturers (semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, thermal solutions)

Serve as the subject matter expert for power electronics during customer engagements, specification reviews, and technical discussions

Translate customer requirements and industry trends into actionable technical guidance for development teams

Provide expert technical support and mentorship to global engineering teams

Evaluate emerging power semiconductor technologies (SiC, GaN, advanced Si) and recommend adoption strategies aligned with product roadmaps

Create technical presentations, white papers, and application notes for internal teams, customers, and executive leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally to promote integrated One Vertiv solutions

Support failure analysis and root cause investigations related to power electronics components and circuits

Ensure designs and component selections comply with applicable safety standards and industry regulations (IEEE, UL, IEC, NFPA, NEC)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required), Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics focus (strongly preferred)

7+ years of experience in power electronics design, including power conversion topologies, magnetics design, and semiconductor selection

Expert knowledge of power converter architectures (AC-DC, DC-DC) for data center and/or telecom applications

Deep understanding of power semiconductor technologies, gate drive circuits, and thermal management of power components

Demonstrated experience interfacing with component manufacturers and evaluating new technologies for product integration

Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NFPA, UL, NEC)

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics

Experience with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (SiC, GaN) and their application in high-frequency power converters

Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to geographically distributed engineering teams

Knowledge of energy storage systems and renewable energy integration into DC power architectures

Experience with power system simulation tools (PLECS, PSIM, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink)

Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and mitigation techniques in power electronic systems

Experience with reliability analysis, component qualification, and derating methodologies

Background in data center power infrastructure or telecom rectifier/converter product development

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on developing next-generation power solutions while maintaining high standards of reliability and efficiency.

Travel Requirements:

10-15% including internationally