Engineer I, Mechanical Engineering
Lorain, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
TheMechanical Engineer DC Powerdevelops the mechanical product design and system integration content within technical customer proposals for Vertivs Modular Power Converters product line. This role works under the direction of the Project Proposals & Global Engineering Lead producing product design layouts with tolerance analysis system assembly and integration documentation connection/interface definitions and manufacturing/assembly considerations. A key responsibility is ensuring proposed designs are buildable properly toleranced and aligned with customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop product design layout drawings for customer packages - module arrangements shelf configurations and cabinet assemblies
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to verify fit form and function across mating components and assemblies
- Define system assembly sequences and integration procedures for modular DC power configurations
- Document all mechanical connections and interfaces - power bus signal cable routing cooling interfaces grounding paths and mating sequences
- Create site fit documentation - physical footprint clearance requirements and interface dimensions with customer infrastructure
- Coordinate with DFM Engineer on manufacturability of proposed configurations and assembly processes
- Review project designs (mechanical) under Proposals Lead for accuracy to customer site expectations
- Verify requirements traceability - ensure every customer mechanical requirement has a corresponding specification response
- Collaborate with team to ensure mechanical and electrical package content is consistent
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience in mechanical product design system integration or product engineering
- Experience with product layout drawings assembly documentation and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for multi-component assemblies
- Experience defining assembly sequences mechanical interfaces and connection specifications
- Understanding of assembly processes tooling and DFM/DFA principles
- Ability to produce clear customer-ready specification and integration documents
- Proficiency with Creo (preferred) SolidWorks or equivalent for product layouts and assembly documentation
- Experience with BOM maintenance MRP programs (Oracle Cloud) and lifecycle PLM vaults (Agile Windchill)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in telecom or data center power equipment design
- Familiarity with modular/hot-swappable product architectures
- Experience with tolerance analysis software (Vis VSA 3DCS or manual stack-up methods)
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and tolerances
- Experience with seismic qualification (GR-63 Zone 4)
- Previous proposal bid or design engineering role
- Familiarity with rack-mount and floor-standing power equipment interfaces
- Experience coordinating with manufacturing/production engineering teams
Travel Requirements:
- 5-10% including internationally
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
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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 s ... View more