Manager, Test Engineering

Job Summary

The Manager, Test Engineering is responsible for leading and executing high-power testing activities for large-scale electrical power systems, including UPS, PDU, STS, and Energy Storage Solutions. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant testing operations while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles, 5S, and strong collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Facilities teams.

This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities:

High Power Testing & Technical Leadership

• Plan, manage, and execute high-power test activities for large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and energy storage solutions.
• Define and maintain test procedures, acceptance criteria, and documentation for functional, performance, and load testing.
• Oversee the use, configuration, and maintenance of load banks and associated high-power test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues during testing and startup.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead all testing activities with an uncompromising focus on safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for high-energy systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and continuous reinforcement.

Lean, 5S & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and sustain 5S standards within test areas to ensure organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Apply Lean principles to improve test flow, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve first-pass yield.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to test efficiency, quality, and cost.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to align test requirements with design intent.
• Engage with Facilities teams to plan power availability, cooling, space layout, grounding, and infrastructure needs for high-power testing.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing scalable and repeatable test strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop test engineers and technicians in high-power testing best practices.
• Establish clear expectations, training plans, and performance metrics for the test team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and technical excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in high-power electrical systems testing; management or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and/or energy storage systems.
• Hands-on experience with load banks and high-current, high-voltage test environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing 5S and Lean principles in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in data center, critical power, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
  • Familiarity with relevant standards (UL, IEC, IEEE).
  • Experience supporting factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Key Attributes & Competencies
  • Safety-first mindset with proven experience managing high-risk, high-energy environments.
  • Strong understanding of power electronics, three-phase systems, and energy storage technologies.
  • Practical problem-solver with the ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail in documentation and process control.
  • Effective communicator who can engage engineering, operations, and facilities stakeholders.
  • Passion for continuous improvement, team engagement, and operational excellence.

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

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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@vertiv.com.

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