Busbar Product Development Engineer

Vertiv; Inishowen Municipal District; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Burnfoot, Ireland seeks an R&D / Product Development Engineer to drive the design and development of busbar trunking products from concept through design, validation and launch.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales to deliver market‑leading products that meet customer needs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Design Technology or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in product design or mechanical design within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong CAD skills using Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modelling software.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings, including GD&T, first and third angle projection.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and enhancements for our busbar trunking portfolio.
• Define product specifications, features and functionality while ensuring compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Design products in accordance with international standards including IEC 61439 and UL857.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to validate product performance and design concepts.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and support product risk assessments.
• Work closely with suppliers to source components and materials for new product development.
• Support the New Product Development Introduction (NPDI) process and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Manage engineering changes for existing products through the Engineering Change process.
• Organise and maintain engineering drawings and documentation within PLM systems.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, manufacturing methods and industry trends to drive continuous product innovation.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Design Technology or a related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

PLM systems

3D modelling

Job description

Vertiv in Burnfoot, Ireland seeks an R&D / Product Development Engineer to drive the design and development of busbar trunking products from concept through design, validation and launch.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales to deliver market‑leading products that meet customer needs and safety standards.