Mechanical Engineer - Switchgear Design

Vertiv; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Abu Dhabi seeks a Mechanical Engineer – Design (MV Switchgear) to drive detailed mechanical design of MV switchgear panels and assemblies, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability and IEC compliance. You will develop GA drawings, fabrication drawings and detailed part drawings, and coordinate with electrical and production teams.

Responsibilities include thermal/ventilation design, assembly feasibility, cost optimization and support for FAT and NCR resolution, with 4–8 years’

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4–8 years of experience in switchgear, panel boards or sheet metal enclosures.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication, and IEC 62271 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal enclosures, panel structures, and mounting layouts for MV switchgear.
• Create GA drawings, fabrication drawings and detailed part drawings.
• Ensure IEC 62271 enclosure, IP, internal arc and mechanical strength compliance.
• Perform structural checks and support short‑circuit mechanical requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical team for temperature rise and ventilation paths.
• Support manufacturing, FAT prep and NCR resolution.

Skills

Sheet metal design

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

IEC 62271

Fabrication processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer – Design (Medium Voltage Switchgear)

Job Purpose

To execute detailed mechanical design and engineering of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear panels and assemblies, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, compliance with IEC requirements, and smooth coordination with electrical engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal enclosures, panel structures, and internal mounting arrangements for MV switchgear (AIS/GIS up to 36kV or company scope).
• Develop GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed part drawings.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62271 requirements related to enclosure, IP protection, internal arc classification, and mechanical strength.
• Perform structural strength checks and support short-circuit withstand requirements from a mechanical perspective.
• Design busbar supports, cable compartments, gland plates, and breaker mounting structures.
• Product Development & Standardization
• Develop and maintain standard mechanical design modules and libraries.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Support design improvements based on shop floor feedback and site learnings.
• Thermal & Ventilation Considerations
• Coordinate with electrical team for temperature rise requirements.
• Design ventilation paths and airflow management to meet thermal performance criteria.
• Support temperature rise test preparations.
• Manufacturing & Project Support
• Coordinate with production for fabrication feasibility and assembly clarity.
• Support FAT preparation related to mechanical aspects.
• Resolve mechanical NCRs through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of experience in switchgear, panel board, or similar sheet metal enclosure industry.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication processes.
• Hands-on experience in SolidWorks / AutoCAD / similar 3D modeling tools.
• Understanding of IEC 62271 enclosure and internal arc requirements.
• Knowledge of surface treatment, powder coating, and corrosion protection standards.
• Basic understanding of busbar support design and short-circuit mechanical forces.

Competencies

• Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing constraints.
• Good coordination with electrical and production teams.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

• Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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