Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer

Vertiv

Lorain, OH

Full Time

Posted August 5, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description

The Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving the Communications and Data Center markets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex system-level failure investigations involving power systems, controls, firmware, electrical hardware, and subsystem interactions.
Drive root cause analysis activities for field failures using engineering analysis, testing, data review, and structured problem-solving methods.
Support field investigations through site visits, collection of field data, review of logs, and analysis of failed hardware.
Develop and execute investigation plans to reproduce field conditions and validate failure mechanisms.
Work with suppliers, test laboratories, and internal teams to evaluate failed components and identify root causes.
Prepare and communicate technical findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
Support customer-facing discussions related to failure analysis activities and corrective actions.
Provide technical leadership during high-priority customer escalations and field events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
10+ years of engineering experience in power systems, power electronics, telecommunications power, data center infrastructure, or related industries.
Experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
Experience with laboratory testing, failure analysis techniques, and engineering investigation methods.
Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to customer sites as required.
Strong understanding of power conversion systems, rectifiers, converters, controls, and system integration.
Experience with reliability engineering, supplier quality investigations, and field support activities.
Familiarity with controller-based power systems, firmware interactions, and system diagnostics.
Experience leading cross-functional investigations involving engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers.