Test Engineering Technician
Vertiv · Delaware
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Vertiv (industrial) in Delaware. Foster a customer-first mindset.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 765 live postings that list pay, out of 2257 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Delaware.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Six Sigma 50%
- Root cause 50%
- Lean 43%
- New product launch 36%
- Minitab 29%
- Team leadership 21%
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Job Summary
This is a Test Engineering Technician role is in the Product Integrity department of the Power Management business unit. The Product Integrity team setups and executes test cases to validation new AC Power products. Products may have a regional scope or a global scope.
The Test Engineering Technician will setup the unit under test and the instrumentation as per the test plan. They will operate the unit under test and collect data as per the individual test cases. While executing the test cases, the technician will make observations and keep notes regarding the unit under test’s performance. All of the data collected and the technician’s notes are entered into the test results by the technician. The technician participates in daily standup meetings, keeps their work areas clean and safe, and assists with keeping all the test labs clean and safe.
This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.
Responsibilities
- ◆Follow safety policies and lead by example with safe job execution.
- ◆Setup the unit under test and other equipment which entails connecting large cables (up to 50lbs).
- ◆Setup instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power meters, CTs, voltage probes, and other equipment).
- ◆Execute test cases, operate unit under test, operate the instrumentation, collect data, and document the results.
- ◆Troubleshoot and correct problems with test setups and with units under test.
- ◆Suggest continuous improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- ✓Associate of Science majoring in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or military certification achieved.
- ✓1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
- ✓Broad knowledge of electrical and mechanical test techniques.
- ✓Experience with 208/230/480V/600V 3-phase 60/50 Hz wiring and equipment.
- ✓Experience with 120v 1-phase 60Hz wiring and equipment.
- ✓Experience with instrumentation and low volt wiring.
- ✓Experience with electrical safety tools and techniques.
- ✓Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
- ✓General mechanical skills assembling and disassembling electrical equipment including but not limited to, high power electronics, large magnetic components, circuit boards, high current wiring etc.
- ✓Must have good working knowledge and skills in testing of electrical equipment.
- ✓Must be able to read electronic and electrical schematics.
- ✓Good troubleshooting skills related to AC and DC power circuits.
- ✓Basic experience setting up and using oscilloscopes, power meters for 3 phase measurements.
- ✓Shift/Schedule flexibility for short periods/projects is a plus
Time travel required
- ✓~5%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
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Brief Job Description
This is a Test Engineering Technician role is in the Product Integrity department of the Power Management business unit. The Product Integrity team setups and executes test cases to validation new AC Power products. Products may have a regional scope or a global scope.
Physical & environmental demands
- •Ability to lift 50lbs.
- •Ability to stand and/or walk while performing tasks 70% of the time.
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.