OverviewAs Principal Application Engineer, you are the domain's deep technical authority for the Power portfolio, shaping reference architectures and design standards.
You will coordinate internal specialists and third parties to resolve the toughest technical questions, and provide final technical say on configurations and non-standard solutions.
You'll bring deep dive expertise to strategic Technical Sales engagements and mentor the wider engineering community.
This role offers impact through scalable capability building, architecture governance, and advancing emerging technologies in critical power systems.
ResponsabilitàOwn reference architectures and design rules for the domain and keep them current as technology evolves
Own simulation and digital-twin based design validation to prove architectures before commitment
Act as senior technical reviewer and escalation point for complex designs and non-standard solutions
Provide deep-dive technical input to consultant engagements and strategic Technical Sales pursuits
Coordinate internal specialists and third parties on complex solutions while maintaining a clear technical thread
Govern the engineering library for the domain and enforce reuse across products and BUs
Own technical training and certification in the domain for Application Engineers, Technical Sales and partners
Mentor and develop engineers across disciplines to raise the technical bar
Train Application Engineers and Technical Sales in system-level thinking for the domain




Collaborate with Product Management and factory engineering on gaps, roadmaps and new technology
Support the Power System Lead on architectural questions and emergence of new tech
Develop domain capabilities for CP and Engineered Solutions, engaging ETO and Global Engineering early
Provide validated design rules and data for CPQ, configurators and AI-enabled engineering tools
Convert lessons from complex projects into reusable standards, training and assets
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 12 years of experience in application engineering, design engineering or power systems
Deep domain expertise with strong knowledge of UPS, power distribution, LV/MV switchgear, busway, energy storage and DC power
Credible on emerging technologies: BESS, microgrid, grid interaction, 800V DC architectures, power software and controls
Deep MV (up to 36kV) and LV distribution, switchgear, busbar systems, transformers, UPS, protection and automation knowledge
Experience with network calculation, simulation and digital-twin tooling; familiarity with IEC, IEEE, EMEA codes
Proven ability to set standards and raise capability of others
Strong written and verbal English; additional EMEA languages advantageous
Strong written and verbal communication
Mentoring and capability building
Judgement under ambiguity
Domain expertise in Critical Power Systems, grid interaction and energy storage
Reference architectures and design standards
Digital-twin and simulation tooling

📌 Principal Application Engineer (Bologna)
🏢 Vertiv Holdings
📍 Bologna