Senior Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer
On-siteLorain, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving communications and data center markets, focusing on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and product reliability improvement. Perform engineering analysis, testing, and field investigations involving site visits, log reviews, and failed hardware evaluation to resolve complex electrical failures. Develop test plans to reproduce field conditions and validate failure mechanisms while collaborating with suppliers, laboratories, and internal teams. Prepare technical findings and recommendations for stakeholders and support customer-facing discussions regarding escalations. Identify recurring failure trends to drive continuous product reliability and field performance enhancements. Requires 8+ years of experience in power systems and electrical engineering with the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of engineering experience in power systems, power electronics, telecommunications power, data center infrastructure, or related industries
- Experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting complex electrical systems
- Experience with laboratory testing, failure analysis techniques, and engineering investigation methods
- Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel to customer sites as required
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of power conversion systems, rectifiers, converters, controls, and system integration
- Experience with reliability engineering, supplier quality investigations, and field support activities
- Familiarity with controller-based power systems, firmware interactions, and system diagnostics
- Experience working on cross-functional investigations involving engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers
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