Mechanical Design Engineer

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustaining Engineer at Vertiv Ireland will manage the Product Lifecycle for Switchgear design, an Engineered-To-Order product with high complexity and manufacturing support needs. You will bridge design and manufacturing, solving production issues and driving reliability improvements.

This role emphasizes design for Manufacturability, supporting NPDI, and ensuring quality before release to production. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in product design.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 1–3+ years in 3D modeling / 2D drafting.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot control wiring diagrams.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Switchgear design within Oracle PLM.
• Improve design for manufacturability: safety, quality, 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

Communications skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

3D modeling

2D drafting

Job description

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

• No special physical requirements

Time Travel Required

• 5%

About Us

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• High-Performance Culture


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture


• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

OUR 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

OUR 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

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.