Vertiv Holdings Co.

Controls Application Engineer

Vertiv Holdings Co. • $75K — $95K *
Westerville, OH 43081In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in HVAC controls application engineering, preferably in precision cooling/data center environments
  • Experience generating ETO configurations or custom application variants for thermal/HVAC products
  • Proficiency in structured text (IEC 61131-3) and/or C/C++
  • Familiarity with BMS protocols (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) and system integration
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills suitable for a non-technical audience
  • US work authorization required

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical controls interface for AMER Sales Engineering and customers
  • Provide pre-sales technical expertise regarding controls capabilities and BMS integration
  • Support bid/proposal activities with relevant controls technical content and feasibility assessments
  • Deliver post-sales application support, including commissioning guidance and issue triage
  • Generate ETO software application variants based on specific customer requirements
  • Create and maintain Sequences of Operation documentation for customer requests
  • Collaborate with global Application team to integrate AMER initiatives into global standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global engineering environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and products
  • Potential for professional development in a specialized field
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration across regions
  • Involvement in innovative projects that impact commercial outcomes
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Job Description

Position Summary

The Controls Application Engineer supports the AMER DX / CW / EDGE product line by acting as the primary interface between customers, sales engineering, and the global Application team. The role focuses on ingesting AMER-specific requirements into the software application layer - generating ETO (Engineer-to-Order) configurations, creating Sequences of Operation (SOO) by request, and translating regional needs into Kanban initiatives for execution over global baselines.

Responsibilities

Customer & Sales Support
  • Serve as the technical controls interface for AMER Sales Engineering and customers on PA product applications
  • Respond to pre-sales technical inquiries regarding controls capabilities, communication protocols, BMS integration, and custom sequences
  • Support bid/proposal activities with controls-specific technical content, SOO documentation, and application feasibility assessments
  • Provide post-sales application support including commissioning guidance, controls configuration clarification, and field issue triage
  • Interface with AMER Service for escalation resolution and field feedback loop

ETO Application Generation & SOO Creation
  • Generate ETO software application variants based on customer-specific requirements (custom sequences, protocol configurations, I/O mapping, setpoint strategies)
  • Create and maintain Sequences of Operation (SOO) documentation per customer/project request, ensuring alignment with the delivered application
  • Validate ETO requests against platform capabilities and global baseline constraints
  • Maintain ETO backlog visibility and delivery timelines in coordination with the Application team

Requirements Ingestion & Kanban Execution
  • Capture recurring AMER market/customer requirements and translate them into structured Kanban initiatives for regional execution over the global PA baseline
  • Distinguish between one-off ETO customizations and requirements warranting baseline integration
  • Prioritize and groom the AMER PA Kanban backlog in collaboration with the Regional Controls Leader and Product Line
  • Ensure traceability from customer/market request 12 Kanban card 12 implemented feature 12 validated release
  • Participate in Kanban cadences (replenishment, delivery planning) to maintain flow and predictability

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with the global Application team (EMEA) to ensure AMER regional initiatives integrate cleanly into the global PA baseline
  • Interface with Product Management on feature prioritization and roadmap alignment
  • Coordinate with Quality/Regulatory on documentation requirements for AMER-specific variants
  • Support CRA compliance activities where AMER-manufactured PA units are destined for EU market

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in HVAC controls application engineering, preferably precision cooling/data center environments
  • Experience generating ETO configurations or custom application variants for thermal/HVAC products
  • Proficiency in structured text (IEC 61131-3) and/or C/C++
  • Familiarity with BMS protocols (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) and system integration
  • Ability to create clear, customer-facing Sequences of Operation documentation
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills - able to translate technical controls concepts for non-controls audiences
  • US work authorization required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Kanban/Agile delivery methodologies in an engineering context
  • Knowledge of precision air conditioning systems and data center thermal management
  • Familiarity with Vertiv controller platforms or equivalent
  • Experience supporting sales engineering teams in a technical pre-sales capacity
  • Understanding of UL, ASHRAE, and NIST frameworks relevant to data center cooling
  • Prior experience in a global, matrixed engineering organization

Key Competencies
  • Customer Orientation - Understands customer/sales urgency and delivers actionable technical support with appropriate responsiveness
  • Requirements Translation - Converts customer requests and market signals into structured, executable Kanban initiatives
  • ETO Discipline - Manages custom application delivery with rigor, balancing speed with baseline integrity
  • Global-Local Balance - Injects AMER needs into the global baseline without fragmentation
  • Communication - Bridges the gap between controls engineering depth and customer/sales accessibility


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

About Vertiv Holdings Co.

Vertiv Holdings Co. is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company offers a broad range of products and services, including power management, thermal management, and IT infrastructure management. Vertiv serves customers in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn more about Vertiv Holdings Co.
Size
20,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$183.6 million
Revenue
$4.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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