h3Role purpose /h3 pThe Principal Application Engineer is the deep technical authority for a domain of the Power portfolio — including integrated solutions. The role sets design direction and standards, owns the reference architectures others build on, and coordinates internal specialists and third parties on the hardest technical questions. It leads through technical authority rather than people management, and it is not the primary customer interface: it brings the deep dive when Technical Sales opens the door. The Principal AE holds final technical authority on product configuration and on the non-standard or architectural questions escalated by Application Engineering and Pre-Sales Engineering. /p h3Role scope /h3 pDomain technical authority for one of Critical Power Systems (UPS, batteries, AI load, grid), Power Distribution Integration (MV, LV, busway) or Engineered Solutions (Power SKID, ETO, modular): reference architectures, design standards, senior review, mentoring and third-party coordination. /p h3Key Accountabilities /h3 ul liOwn the reference architectures and design rules for the domain, and keep them current as the technology moves. /li liOwn simulation and digital-twin based design validation for the domain, using it to prove architectures before they are committed. /li liAct as senior technical reviewer and escalation point for the most complex designs and non-standard solutions raised by Application Engineering and Pre-Sales Engineering (including MV switchgear), with an agreed turnaround so that escalations do not become a bottleneck. /li liBring deep-dive technical expertise to consultant engagements and strategic pursuits led by Technical Sales. /li liCoordinate internal specialists and third parties on complex solutions, holding the technical thread across them. /li liGovern the engineering library for the domain: decide what enters it, approve deviations raised through the CDE route, and enforce reuse so that solutions are configured rather than redesigned — working with Product Management and the Global Business Units, which co‑own the building blocks. /li liOwn technical training and certification of Application Engineers, Technical Sales and partners in the domain, including system‑level thinking — turning expertise into scalable capability rather than a personal dependency. /li liMentor and develop engineers across disciplines,



raising the technical bar of the wider team. /li liTrain Application Engineers and Technical Sales in system‑level thinking for the domain. /li liWork with Product Management and factory engineering on product gaps, roadmap input and new technology introduction. /li liSupport the Power System Lead on architectural questions and the introduction of emerging technologies. /li liBuild the emerging capabilities of the domain — for Critical Power Systems, grid interaction (power simulation, power smoothing, BESS and Microgrid design); for Engineered Solutions, Power SKID sub‑assemblies — engaging ETO and Global Engineering early. /li liProvide the validated design rules, technical knowledge and data behind CPQ rules, configurators and AI‑enabled engineering tools for the domain, and check that their outputs are technically sound. /li liConvert lessons learned and technical decisions from complex projects into reusable standards, training and engineering assets. /li /ul h3Working model and level expectations /h3 h3Customer engagement /h3 pSelective and deep: technical deep dives, design workshops, consultant sessions — not the primary interface. /p h3Travel expectation /h3 pLow to moderate; travel for complex pursuits, design workshops and training. /p h3Typical work /h3 pReference architectures, design standards, senior review, complex solution support, mentoring. /p h3Decision profile /h3 pSets technical direction for the domain; final technical say on design standards, non‑standard configurations and approved deviations. /p h3Leadership expectation /h3 pLeads through technical authority; no people management responsibility. /p h3Role differentiators /h3 ul liTechnical authority for a domain, not a people manager. /li liOwns reference architectures and design standards rather than individual opportunities. /li liSupports customer engagements with depth; Technical Sales owns the relationship.



/li /ul h3Qualifications And Experience /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, or equivalent practical experience. /li liMinimum 12 years of experience in application engineering, design engineering or power systems. /li liDeep expertise in the domain, with strong working knowledge of the wider power train — UPS and large power converters, power distribution, LV and MV switchgear, busway, energy storage, DC power and power skids. /li liCredible on the emerging technologies: BESS, microgrid and grid interaction, 800V DC architectures, and power software and controls. /li liDepending on the domain, deep expertise in MV (up to 36kV) and LV distribution, switchgear, busbar systems, transformers, UPS, STS/PDU, RPP, protection and automation, power quality, harmonics, grounding and Tier III/IV reliability concepts, with command of network calculation, simulation and digital‑twin tooling, and of IEC, IEEE and EMEA national codes. /li liProven ability to set standards and raise the capability of others. /li liStrong written and verbal English; additional EMEA languages an advantage. /li /ul h3Core competencies /h3 ul liDeep technical authority /li liDesign standards and reuse /li liMentoring and capability building /li liComplex problem solving /li liThird‑party coordination /li liClear technical communication /li liJudgement under ambiguity /li liInfluence without authority /li /ul h3Indicative success measures /h3 ul liAccurate, complete and timely technical inputs to opportunities, projects and customer discussions. /li liPositive feedback from Sales, customers and internal stakeholders on clarity, responsiveness and technical quality. /li liEffective use of approved systems, tools and processes, with clear documentation and handover quality. /li liVisible contribution to knowledge sharing, risk identification and solution improvement appropriate to the level. /li liCapability built: engineers trained and certified in the domain /li /ul pThis role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting. Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Application Engineer (Bologna)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Bologna