About the role

What will you do at Vertiv?

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Embedded Firmware Test Engineer who will support the thermal controls application development team, by reviewing approved requirements, writing detailed test cases, using those test cases to test and verify release items are addressed correctly, and documenting those test results. This candidate will have a deep knowledge of embedded controls application firmware and will provide technical expertise to test, troubleshoot, and support unit level embedded controls application firmware.

This position plays a critical role in the Americas regional controls organization, enabling teams to deliver high-quality controls applications for the chiller product line.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - Polaris office location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create detailed test cases based on defined requirements and specifications

Test embedded controls applications based on defined requirements and specifications

Support the controls application engineers

Work with project management and scrum master to develop test plans, execution backlogs, and provide accurate time estimates to complete your tasks

Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems

Product testing and customer witness testing support

Technical writing including testing documentation, user guides, and service guides

Comply with the company safety procedures

Provide timely and detailed status updates

Ensure high quality standards are maintained in a fast paced, highly regulated, process driven environment

Other tasks and activities as required by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on embedded software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

1+ years of experience with embedded controls or PLC firmware development and testing

Knowledge of basic programming languages (PLC, Structured Text, C/C++, JavaScript, HTML, Python, Bash Shell)

HVAC knowledge is highly desired

Fluency in English required

Fluency in Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Required to work in the office

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

5% including international travel

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

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 Strength

Vertiv 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 communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (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.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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.

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Which skills does this role require?

Embedded firmwareTest engineeringPLCStructured textCC++JavaScriptHTMLPythonBash shellHVACTechnical writingTroubleshootingTest case developmentRequirements analysisThermal controlsQuality assuranceScrumChiller product lineEmbedded softwareSoftware engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringComputer engineeringFirmware developmentTest plansExecution backlogsMachine LearningAgile

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