Electrical Design Engineer - Advanced Engineering

We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on thermal cooling units for data centers, focusing on high‑performance, cost‑effective design and market‑leading innovation.
• Design new products or re‑engineer existing ones with a focus on electrical design, collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and industrial engineering while being aware of necessary product marketing inputs.
• Support product production transfer from and to other locations, interfacing with the main center of expertise.
• Create and review product documentation (E‑CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material).
• Meet objectives of cost, quality, environmental and time of execution, achieving the best trade‑off between market and internal customer needs.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems regarding products under your responsibility.
• Demonstrate competence in international electrical regulations and standards (CE/UL).
• Communicate effectively across all regions to enhance global designs.

What will make you successful?

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an electrical designer, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of ECAD & PLM systems and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of active and passive filters for harmonics mitigation, power factor correction and similar.
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration principles desirable but not essential.
• English – intermediate level – written and spoken.
• Result‑oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible, and having a teamwork attitude.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative: works independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CE electrical standards EN60204-EN61439 and UL 508A regarding design and safety of on‑board electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects of electrical equipment for proper operation and compliance with directives.
• Knowledge of the most common BMS communication systems.

Availability to travel on request between the Italian HQ (base) and a production plant in Slovakia (10‑20%).

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.