R&D Testing Engineer

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Vertiv is hiring an R&D Testing Engineer in the United Arab Emirates to set up, run and report on power electronics tests, ensuring samples meet IEC 61439-1 and 6, UL 857, and 60529 while upholding ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 in the lab, performing calibration and safety checks, maintaining 5S, and managing lab documentation and inventory; the role emphasizes test plan creation, strict scheduling, SOP compliance, and cross-functional coordination with production. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in power electronics or electrical engineering with 3–4 years of relevant experience, are comfortable in hot humid environments and travel about 10%, and display a proactive, customer‑focused, collaborative mindset. When applying, highlight hands-on testing, standard compliance, and documentation discipline.

Brief Job Description:
This position will be responsible for ensuring samples, setting up test and conducting the tests and preparing the reports

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: 
General 

• Ensuring OHSMS requirements as per ISO 45001 in lab (and within company)
• Ensuring EMS requirements as per ISO 14001 OHSMS in lab (and within company)
• Ensuring QMS requirements as per ISO 9001 in lab (and within company)
• Ensuring machines calibration, safety checks in Lab. 
• Machine & Tools inventory management in Lab
• Ensuring 5S in the Test Lab at all times
• Prompt feedback and corrections of any deviations.
• Manpower management
• Document management- Proper storage of Soft and Hard copy documents
• Strict adherence to Vertiv Gulf’s Equal opportunity, cultural diversity, fair treatment and prevention of harassment & discrimination policies.
• Proactive, Punctual, attitude of ‘getting things done’

Testing

• Knowledge in IEC 61439 -1&6, UL 857, 60529 standards 
• Test plan creation and update daily
• Strict adherence to test Scheduling
• Test Sample follow up
• Conducting various testing systematically with strict compliance to SOP

Report Preparation

• Preparing various test reports with utmost care and accuracy

Qualifications:
Required/ Minimum Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree or above in power Electronics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
•    3 to 4 years of experience in power electronics products/ module testing is required

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:
Coordinate with production and product testing of new and existing product line. 
Familiarity to IEC and UL Standards is an advantage

Physical & Environmental Requirements:
To be working hot and humid situation

Time Travel Needed:
 10 %

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 
Customer Focus 
Operational Excellence 
High-Performance Culture 
Innovation 
Financial Strength

OUR 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

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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.