Mechanical Design Engineer

Vertiv Co

Burnfoot

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vertiv Co is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / Sustaining Engineer to manage the lifecycle of Engineered-To-Order switchgear. The role involves engineering for a high-complexity product and providing manufacturing support across design and production teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in product design, experience with 3D modeling/2D drafting, and strong wiring diagram skills. This position emphasizes quality, manufacturability, and NPDI involvement, within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

1–3+ years of experience in product design.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
Ability to create and troubleshoot control wiring diagrams.
Experience in Design for Manufacturability.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Maintain Switchgear design within Oracle Product Lifecycle Management.
Improve Design for Manufacturability (Safety, Quality, and Efficiency).
Provide design support for production issues.
Provide design support for supply chain issues.
Support NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction).
Ensure quality of ETO design before release to production.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

Control wiring diagrams

Design for Manufacturability

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oracle PLM

Job description

Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. The sustaining engineer provides ongoing technical support, maintenance, and improvements for existing products after their initial release. They bridge the gap between design engineering and manufacturing, solving production issues, creating bug fixes, and enhancing reliability to extend product life cycles.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Design Engineer or Sustaining Engineer is responsible for managing the Product Lifecycle for Switchgear design. Switchgear is primarily an Engineered-To-Order (ETO) product, which means each customer order is specifically engineered for each customer. This generally leads to higher complexity and variation for departments supporting this product family. This position is ideal for individuals who are searching for a fast-paced environment with a mix of product design and manufacturing support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Switchgear design within Oracle Product Lifecycle Management
Improve Design for Manufacturability (Safety, Quality, and Efficiency)
Provide design support for issues discovered during production
Provide design support for supply chain issues
Support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI)
Ensure quality of ETO design before released to production

QUALIFICATIONS

1-3+ years of experience in product design
Bachelor's degree in any relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering preferred)
1-3+ years of experience in 3D modeling / 2D drafting
Ability to create and troubleshoot control wiring diagrams
Experience in Design for Manufacturability
Excellent communications skills - written & verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS