Graduate Research & Development Engineer

Vertiv Co; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for personal development

Exposure to international standards

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Burnfoot, Ireland is looking for a Graduate Product Development Engineer to join their R&D team. This role offers recent engineering graduates the chance to develop technical skills while working on innovative products such as busbar trunking systems.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and have experience with CAD software like Creo or SolidWorks. Responsibilities include design, prototyping, and testing of new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new products.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD.
• Support prototype builds and testing activities.

Skills

3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks)

Problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Product Development Engineer (R&D)

Location: Burnfoot, Ireland

At Vertiv, we design and deliver the critical infrastructure that keeps the world's digital services running. From data centres and communication networks to industrial facilities, our power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions help customers stay connected when it matters most.

As we continue to innovate, we're looking for a Graduate Product Development Engineers to join our R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to develop their technical skills while working on the design and development of next‑generation busbar trunking systems.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers throughout the product development lifecycle, gaining hands‑on experience in product design, prototyping, testing and launching new products that support some of the world's most demanding industries.

What you’ll do

As part of our Product Development team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Assist in the design and development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Support prototype builds, testing and design validation activities.
• Learn how to develop products that meet international standards such as IEC 61439 and UL857.
• Work with manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and product management teams to bring new ideas to life.
• Help identify opportunities to improve existing products through engineering change processes.
• Contribute to product risk assessments (DFMEA) and design reviews.
• Maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation using PLM systems.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and engineering best practices.

What we’re looking for

We're interested in enthusiastic graduates who enjoy solving problems and want to build a career in product development.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks or similar (through university projects, internships or placements).
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Exposure through university projects, internships or placements to:

• Manufacturing or product development environments.
• Sheet metal, plastics or mechanical assemblies.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
• Data centre or power distribution technologies (not essential).

What you’ll gain

At Vertiv, you’ll be supported from day one with opportunities to develop both technically and professionally. You’ll:

• Work on real engineering projects that have global impact.
• Learn from experienced product development engineers.
• Develop expertise in CAD, product design and manufacturing.
• Gain exposure to international engineering standards and best practices.
• Build your career within a global engineering organisation.

Whether you’ve recently graduated or have gained experience through placements or internships, we’d love to hear from you if you’re passionate about engineering, innovation and creating products that make a difference.