Sr. Automation Engineer

Vertiv is a company focused on empowering the people that will power the future, and they are seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer. The role involves leading automation initiatives in the test manufacturing environment, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance during high-power testing activities for electrical power systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Automation initiatives in the Test manufacturing environment
• Drive solutions for enhancing test manufacturing efficiency
• Day-to-Day resolutions of manufacturing/test issues encountered during execution
• Lead the design and deployment of electrical test fixtures and work instructions
• Coordinate all tooling, fixturing and assembly-aid designs, integration and implementation
• Oversee the design for manufacturing analysis of new designs
• Investigate, purchase, and support the implementation of tooling and equipment for future strategic initiatives
• Support all safety initiatives
• Direct documentation of all Test related standard operating procedures within the applicable business area
• Support all Vertiv Operating System Standards
• Keep Test Manager informed of progress/problems. Recommends changes in procedures
• Utilize AI technology to enhance Testing systems

Requirements:

• BSEE/BSEET in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in high power testing. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong knowledge of large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and/or energy storage systems
• Controls experience, VBA programming, Networking & Schematics
• Strong project management skills required
• Lean & Sig Sigma certifications or equivalents is desired
• Possess advanced experience in plant layout
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and accuracy
• Project Management
• Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude towards customer relations
• Self-directed, good problem-solving skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• 4 + Years Industrial or relevant commercial/industrial installation/integration experience preferred
• Knowledge of AC and Power Distribution products is preferred
• Experience in data center, critical power, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with relevant standards (UL, IEC, IEEE)
• Intermediate AutoCAD skills preferred
• Experience with WinPM, WinCC, Siemens PLCs, LabVIEW/ TestStand programming, documentation, procedures, instrument calibration, Microsoft Office