System Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Brief overview
About the company
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
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System Test Intern (Summer 2027)
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Core Engineering team as a System Test Engineering Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in system-level verification and validation of intelligent monitoring and power management products. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality engineering, enjoys methodical problem-solving across hardware and software interfaces, and is eager to apply Generative AI tools to engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Execute system-level test cases against firmware builds on physical and virtualized test environments, verifying product behavior across network management protocols (Redfish, SNMP, Modbus, BACnet).
- Document and report defects with clear reproduction steps, expected vs. actual results, and supporting logs or captures.
- Participate in defect triage and test review sessions using Agile Development practices.
- Validate product features including web UI, CLI, and API interfaces on intelligent power and monitoring hardware (PDUs, BMCs, environmental sensors).
- Use Generative AI tools to support test documentation, log analysis, and workflow automation.
- Monitor test results for data quality and integrity, identifying discrepancies and collaborating with the team to resolve them.
- Stay current with trends in test engineering and quality assurance, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and apply new techniques.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (IP addressing, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH) is a plus.
- Exposure to Linux command-line environments is a plus.
Physical & Environmental Demands
None
Time Travel Required
None
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Company
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 help.join@vertiv.com
