Associate Mechanical Engineer

Vertiv • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Associate Mechanical Engineer supports new product development for Vertiv’s Thermal global products and is responsible for the physical design and/or thermal system design of new products. This is a practical, hands-on role that takes products from abstract concepts through product launch. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, supports prototype builds and field trials, coordinates lab performance testing, analyzes results, troubleshoots issues, and identifies product improvements. The position requires regular local travel between office, lab, and production facilities, with minimal travel (less than 5%) to customer sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts, products, and safety.
• Basic experience with mechanical CAD tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve and prevent a wide range of problems quickly and methodically.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in cross-functional global development teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Solid Edge, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with sheet metal, piping, and assemblies.
• Familiarity with data-entry systems such as Oracle or Agile.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify mechanical parts, assemblies, and drawings in CAD systems such as Creo and/or Solid Edge.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials and unit configurator logic to select the correct BOMs based on customer-selected options.
• Work with Marketing, Manufacturing, Service, and Quality to understand requirements and design products that meet their needs.
• Assist with prototype builds by providing technical support and guidance when issues arise.
• Gather feedback from prototype builds and field trials and implement appropriate product improvements.
• Understand products and suggest ideas and improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting escalated or recurring field issues.
• Coordinate performance testing in the lab.
• Analyze test data, diagnose issues, and determine changes to improve performance.
• Model thermal systems to determine performance and appropriate part selection.
• Determine the control routines needed for systems to operate optimally and meet customer requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level