Power Converter Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Vertiv in Bologna
Power Converter Engineer
Location: Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy
The Power Converter Engineer will be part of the team in charge of assessing new converter architectures and components. The role involves developing power products that meet company goals, customer needs, and industry standards, while collaborating with service, manufacturing, and procurement teams to address issues throughout the design process.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Analyze and test future conversion topologies and components with the team.
- Perform lab tests to increase technology readiness and verify performance.
- Coordinate with engineering divisions and offerings to define product specifications.
- Support the testing team in creating plans and assessing results.
- Prepare technical documents, including drawings and component specifications.
- Apply lessons learned from previous projects to new ones.
- Report progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders and management promptly.
What will make you successful?
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in UPS or power conversion platforms (AC/DC, DC/DC, etc.).
- Substantial knowledge of IGBT, MOSFET, SiC power switches, and magnetic component basics.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
- Proficiency with engineering design tools and methodologies (PLECS, Spice).
- Strong planning, analysis, and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with solid problem‑solving skills.
- Customer‑oriented and open to travel requirements.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Experience in technical documentation and test procedures.
- Complete knowledge of laboratory measuring instrument operation (oscilloscope, wattmeter, etc.).
- Proven experience in prototype development, tuning and testing.
Travel required on an occasional basis (10%), including international travel for NPDI product reviews and corporate meetings.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative