Product Engineer - Energy Storage

Who are we?At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. We are currently seeking a Product Engineer – Energy Storage to join our dynamic team in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy!The Product Engineer will act as the subject matter expert and design owner for large battery backup products deployed with Vertiv uninterruptible power supplies. This position works closely and continuously with others from research & development, field service, technical writing, sales, and manufacturing engineering to maximize customers’ satisfaction with Vertiv’s products and implement ongoing design changes. What kind of work will you be doing?Design owner for large commercial battery backup systems using lithium-ion or other battery chemistry.Invent, prototype, test and implement design changes to prevent recurrence of a problem, pursue cost-out opportunities, or add value to a product.Create or revise technical documentation for a product.Assist with troubleshooting by investigating emergent problems at customer sites or in local factories. Regional travel to a customer site (typically a datacenter) is typically required every 4-6 months.Assist with creating user manuals for new Vertiv products being launched.Occasionally interact with customers directly, either in support of quoting/sales or in response to problems.Occasionally operate test equipment up to 700V and 1.6MW in support of the activities above.Occasionally design, build, and modify simple test equipment.Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.What will make you successful?Minimum Job Qualifications: University degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. 2+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineer role.Customer oriented and available to travel.Good English language knowledge.Must have good planning, organizing, documentation and communication skills.Must be team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.Must be able to lead and coordinate project tasks with other engineering teams globally.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: Analog or high-voltage circuit designIndustrial equipment designCommercial or industrial power infrastructureUninterruptible power suppliesSensor & microprocessor integrationLithium-ion battery management systemsExperience certifying one or more products with a listing agency such as UL or CSAKnowledge of NEC or NFPA 855 is desirable but not required.Experience using 2-dimensional CAD is desirable but not required.If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!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 PRIORITIESCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial StrengthOUR BEHAVIORSOwn ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out DevelopmentVertiv 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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/CareersThe anticipated salary range for this role in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy locality is between 38,000 to 47,000 gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities. The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus• Operational Excellence• Innovation• Financial StrengthVERTIV 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• Promote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.Equal Opportunity EmployerVertiv 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.comEqual Opportunity 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. Posting Date: 2026-07-27