Manager, Test Engineering

Vertiv Corporation • Dover, OH • 11h ago

Job Description

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 envi

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