Recent graduates with engineering degrees and a passion for critical infrastructure will find this structured development program suits their career goals.
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PAVE: Building the Next Generation of Vertiv Talent
PAVE Associate (Technical Track)
Vertiv Early Career Development Program
Location: Melbourne
Program Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: January / February 2027
Build Your Future with Vertiv
The Program for Aspiring Vertiv Engineers (PAVE) is Vertiv Asia's flagship early-career development program designed to develop the next generation of engineering and technical professionals.
As a PAVE Associate (Technical Track), you will participate in a structured 12-month development journey combining technical training, project exposure, mentorship, rotational assignments, and hands-on learning across Vertiv's portfolio of critical infrastructure solutions.
Participants will develop both technical depth and business understanding while gaining valuable exposure to technologies that power data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments around the world.
What You Will Experience
Phase 1: Foundations
Build a strong understanding of:
Data center infrastructure fundamentals
Critical power and thermal management solutions
Industry trends and emerging technologies
Vertiv's products, services, and solutions
Technical and professional skills
Phase 2: Applied Learning
Gain practical experience through:
Engineering assignments
Technical solution development
Project support activities
Customer and field exposure
Cross-functional collaboration
Phase 3: Business Acumen
Develop broader business knowledge through:
Customer requirements analysis
Project lifecycle management
Commercial and operational fundamentals
Understanding how technical solutions support business outcomes
Phase 4: Specialization
Deepen your expertise through:
Advanced technical assignments
Technical certifications and specialized learning
Business-sponsored capstone project
Final role assessment and placement
Rotational Exposure
Depending on business needs and development plans, participants may gain exposure across:
Engineering
Technical Sales Support / Pre-Sales
Technical Services
Service Delivery
Project Management
Product Applications
Commissioning & Start-Up Support
Customer Technical Support
Through these rotations, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of Vertiv's solutions and how they are designed, implemented, and supported throughout the customer lifecycle.
Key Development Opportunities
Structured 12-month development program
Product and solutions training
Hands-on project participation
Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders
Customer site and project exposure
Executive and leadership interactions
Professional development opportunities
Regional networking opportunities
Who We Are Looking For
Recent graduates or candidates with up to two years of work experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Curiosity and passion for innovation
Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Interest in critical infrastructure and emerging technologies
Why Join Vertiv?
At Vertiv, we power and cool the technologies that drive the world's most critical applications.
As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, Vertiv remains at the forefront of one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Through PAVE, you will gain practical experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities while contributing to innovative solutions that support data centers, communication networks, and mission-critical environments worldwide.
Program Outcome
Participants will be assessed throughout the program based on:
Technical capability
Performance and results
Learning agility
Collaboration and teamwork
Leadership potential
Successful participants may be placed into permanent engineering, technical services, project management, or technical sales roles aligned with both business needs and demonstrated strengths.
Join us and build a meaningful career with a global leader in critical digital infrastructure.
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.
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
Source: Vertiv careers