2nd Shift Supervisor - Thermal/HVAC Lab

Vertiv Corporation • Columbus, OH • 3h ago

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Test Engineering Technician Supervisor - Second Shift leads a specialized team of Test Technicians performing design validation testing for Vertiv's Thermal product portfolio at the Columbus, Ohio Thermal Lab facility. This role provides comprehensive oversight of laboratory operations, ensuring rigorous adherence to safety requirements, test quality standards, and facility excellence through Vertiv's 5S methodology. This role will also work closely with New Product Development and Advanced Engineering groups to develop test plans, setups, and conduct Design Validation Testing. Prototyping is also a significant part of the Thermal R&D lab responsibilities. Working with internal and external Vertiv teams around the world will be necessary for supporting operations.

As a people leader, the Supervisor is responsible for mentoring and developing Test Technicians while partnering closely with Test Engineers to optimize daily workload planning, resource allocation, and test execution. The role drives operational excellence through effective management of lab facilities, capital and operating budgets, equipment maintenance programs, and annual asset optimization reviews, including full compliance with calibration and quality systems.

The Supervisor serves as a key point of leadership during customer witness testing events, coordinating technical resources, audiovisual needs, and safety compliance to deliver professional, high-confidence customer experiences that reinforce Vertiv's reputation for quality and innovation.

This position requires a strategic yet hands-on leader capable of balancing technical execution, team development, and operational discipline within a fast-paced engineering laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory & Test Operations

Lead and coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, including daily workload planning, technician assignments, and test execution oversight to meet product development objectives.

Conduct daily stand-up meetings to review workload, priorities, and resource needs.

Direct and support Test Technicians throughout the shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality test execution.

Perform regular lab walk-throughs to verify test progress, safety compliance, equipment condition, and adherence to 5S standards.

Collaborate with Customers, Design Engineers, Proto@type Team, and Test Engineers to develop and implement special test fixtures and setups.

Assist with troubleshooting failing test cases and test equipment issues.

Review and sign off on test results and product release readiness when required.

Lab Facilities, Equipment & Budget Management

Manage laboratory facilities, equipment, and resources to ensure readiness, reliability, and compliance. Assist with equipment calibration schedules when necessary.

Schedule equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and downtime as needed.

Plan and schedule technician downtime for safety, training, and 5S activities.

Purchase laboratory supplies as needed to support ongoing testing activities.

Coordinate with Facilities on site issues, infrastructure improvements, and lab enhancements to support safe and efficient operations.

People Leadership & Employee Development

Lead, mentor, and develop Test Technicians through ongoing coach

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