About the role#
Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the IT Solutions engineering team. You will assist in the design, testing, and validation of power distribution and electrical systems for rack and row-based infrastructure. This role focuses on products that support high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications. You will gain hands-on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while working alongside senior engineers through the product development lifecycle.
What you'll do#
- Assist with electrical design reviews and provide feedback on power distribution systems.
- Support component selection, evaluation, and specification activities.
- Build and validate prototypes in the engineering lab.
- Perform electrical testing and document results with thorough reporting.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of electrical schematics and drawings.
- Support power distribution and load calculations.
- Help document engineering study results, DVT summaries, and design feedback.
- Maintain organized test data, lab records, and engineering files.
- Work alongside senior electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers on integrated system designs.
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews and team meetings.
- Support manufacturing and production teams during factory integration and testing.
- Present project results and findings at internship showcase events.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Completed at least sophomore year of coursework.
- Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and electronics.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work hands-on in a lab environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and ask questions.
- Interest in power systems, power electronics, or power distribution design.
- Coursework or projects in power engineering, controls, or embedded systems.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers.
- Exposure to electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Creo.
- Previous co-op, internship, or project experience in a hardware engineering environment.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Location: United States
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Vertiv
Vertiv provides critical digital infrastructure for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments. The company develops power and cooling technologies to support technology ecosystems. It operates as a public company with over 18,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Columbus, Ohio.
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