Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Vertiv Group • Anderson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Busbar engineering team at their Anderson, SC facility. This role is the highest-level individual contributor within the ETO Mechanical Engineering team and serves as the primary technical authority for engineered-to-order (ETO) busbar products, specifically Vertiv PowerBar HPB and Vertiv PowerBar Track product lines. The position combines advanced mechanical design with technical leadership, focusing on product expertise, engineering quality, process improvement, knowledge management, and team development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both PowerBar HPB and PowerBar Track product families and will be the primary escalation point for complex engineering challenges. This individual will lead initiatives to enhance engineering quality, standardize designs, mentor mechanical engineers, and strengthen engineering processes. The role involves executing complex customer projects and collaborating with Technical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sustaining Engineering, and Project Management teams to improve yield, reduce defects, enhance manufacturability, and promote consistent engineering practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing engineered-to-order products.
• Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal, copper, aluminum, and electromechanical assembly design.
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and resolving production-related engineering issues.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, copper fabrication (punching, plating, insulation/epoxy application), and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Familiarity with ERP (IFS/Oracle), PDM, and PLM systems.
• Working knowledge of UL857, CSA 22.2, IEC 61439, ANSI, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and convert requirements into compliant designs.
• Technical leadership without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement and customer-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in busway, busbar, switchgear, or similar power distribution products strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and release complex engineered-to-order busbar assemblies, cable end boxes, and tap-off boxes for data center and mission-critical power applications across both PowerBar HPB and PowerBar Track product lines.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for both PowerBar HPB and PowerBar Track product families, including product configuration, UL/IEC compliance, and manufacturing implementation.
• Lead resolution of technically complex design challenges impacting engineering, manufacturing, installation, or customer satisfaction.
• Review unconventional customer requirements and develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance related to UL857, IEC 61439, agency compliance, manufacturing constraints, and product performance.
• Support first-of-a-kind (FOAK) designs, product transfers, and new product introductions.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, CAD resources, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews and engineering problem-solving sessions.
• Drive technical consistency and best practices across both PowerBar HPB and PowerBar Track engineering activities.
• Lead root cause investigations of engineering-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support cross-functional teams in resolving manufacturing and field issues.
• Mentor new mechanical engineers through structured onboarding, technical training, and project guidance across both product lines.
• Develop training materials, lessons learned, and product knowledge documentation.
• Provide coaching and technical feedback to engineers during design reviews.
• Support the development of engineering competency matrices and individual development plans.
• Promote engineering excellence through knowledge-sharing workshops and technical training sessions.
• Establish and maintain drawing, modeling, and BOM quality standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve first-pass engineering quality (DFPY) and reduce release rework.
• Review engineering output for compliance with internal standards and industry requirements.
• Analyze recurring errors and implement preventive measures.
• Develop and maintain design validation checklists, release standards, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Sustaining teams to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Drive standardization of models, drawings, BOM structures, and engineering documentation.
• Support development of design libraries, templates, and standardized configurations.
• Participate in engineering systems improvements involving SolidWorks, PDM, ERP (IFS/Oracle), and PLM platforms.
• Support Technical Engineers in preparing customer submittals and resolving technical comments.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sustaining Engineering to implement lessons learned and standardization initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support global engineering collaboration initiatives across Vertiv busbar facilities (Anderson, RAK, Ireland, Pune).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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