Mechanical Design Engineer

Vertiv • Anderson, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support high-impact data center projects in Anderson, South Carolina, with a focus on low-voltage power distribution systems. The role designs mechanical components for switchboard and switchgear product lines, supporting products from concept through production and providing technical guidance to local and global supply chain and material management teams. The engineer reviews requirements and specifications, develops designs using 3D CAD software, and documents product designs in PLM software to release drawings and bills of material.

The position is based onsite at Vertiv’s Anderson, South Carolina office. The engineer works across functions on new product development and sustaining products, collaborates with manufacturing and simulation teams, supports prototype builds and product testing, and contributes to process and documentation improvements. Domestic and international travel may be required and is less than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of product development experience, or an associate degree and at least 7 years of experience.
• Expertise in 3D CAD design and programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and familiarity with electrical components such as fuses, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups, including providing technical guidance to support management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to quickly summarize technical data and results for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work mostly at a desk and occasionally in a power lab environment, including lifting objects, running cables, or stepping over or around objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Experience with model-based design (MBD).
• General knowledge of three-phase power.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed mechanical design of power systems, including sheet metal, busbar, power cable, and wire harnesses.
• Develop complex design drawings and bills of material, including 2D drawings and/or model-based design (MBD).
• Collaborate with other Mechanical Engineers to divide work, discuss design ideas, and develop effective solutions.
• Write, submit, and release change orders for new and released products in the PLM system using revision control.
• Request and review seismic, CFD, and thermal design analyses with the internal simulation team.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and production associates to build prototypes and provide direction as needed.
• Apply relevant industry design standards, including UL, NEC, and IEC, to product designs.
• Order parts and components and support prototype builds and production.
• Create customer-facing product submittal drawings for finished designs.
• Support prototype and product testing, including thermal, mechanical layout, and mechanical strength issues.
• Support manufacturing in resolving build issues with new designs.
• Coordinate occasionally with outside vendors and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for process or documentation improvement and work with management to implement improvements.

What This Job Offers

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