Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

SR Mechanical Design Engineer:

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilledSR Mechanical Design Engineerto join our team in Anderson South Carolina supporting high-impact projects in the data center industry with a strong focus on low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems. The Mechanical Engineer will focus and be responsible for designing the Mechanical part for Switchboard / Switchgear product lines. The mechanical Engineer supports the design from start to finish and provides technical guidance to Supply chain and Material Management in global and local locations to support New Product Development and sustaining products. The role will review requirements and specifications provide feedback and use 3D CAD software to develop product designs. The product designs are documented in PLM software to release drawings and bills of material.

We are looking for candidates who are self-directed solution-focused and thrive in cross-functional teams. You will be part of a growing organization supporting some of the largest and most mission-critical data center projects across the U.S.

This position will be based onsite at Vertivs Anderson SC office location.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Mechanical Engineer (ME) to lead concept and detailed design of power systems including the use of sheet metal busbar power cable and wire harnesses.

• Develop complex drawings and bills of material designs including 2D drawings and/or MBD (Model Based Design) for the mechanical design.

• Collaborate with other Mechanical Engineers to efficiently break down tasks discuss design ideas and work towards the best possible solution.

• Write submit and release change orders for new and released products into our PLM system using our revision control system.

• Request and review analysis for Seismic CFD and Thermal designs while working with our internal simulation team.

• Work with manufacturing engineers and production associates to build prototypes and provide direction when needed.

• Familiarity with and ability to interpret industry design standards (UL NEC and IEC) for application to product designs.

• Order parts/components and support for prototype builds and production.

• Create customer facing product submittal drawings for finished designs.

• Support prototype/product testing as needed typically assisting in thermal mechanical layout and mechanical strength issues.

• Support manufacturing with building issues of new designs.

• Occasional contact with outside vendors and suppliers as needed.

• Identify areas requiring process improvement or documentation. Work with management to execute improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience in product development.; OR Associates Degree with minimum 9 years experience.

• Expert in 3D CAD design and programs prefer experience with Solidworks and/or Creo.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and familiarity with electrical components such as fuses circuit breakers and transformers.

• Experience with model-based design (MBD) plus but not required.

• General knowledge of 3-phase power is preferred but not required.

• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting including providing technical guidance to support management.

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to summarize technical data/results quickly for non-technical audiences.

• Mostly sedentary desk work must be able to occasionally work in a power lab environment including lifting objects running cables or stepping over/around objects

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Travel as required domestic and international <10%