Sustaining Engineer I (PLM)

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

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a Sustaining Engineer in Ireland to own and maintain the Busbar PLM system, ensuring production‑ready designs across the full lifecycle. You will respond to production issues, drive DFM improvements, and support NPDI in a fast‑paced, ETO environment with high complexity and variation.

The role requires 1–3+ years in product design and proficiency with 3D modeling, 2D drafting, PLM systems, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in product design.
• 1-3+ years of experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability.
• Experience using PLM systems.
• 1-3+ years of Sheet Metal and Copper Design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Busbar design Product Lifecycle Management.
• Coordinate design for manufacturability improvements across functions.
• Provide design support for production issues.
• Support supply chain constraints in design.
• Assist NPDI activities.
• Ensure ETO design quality before release.

Skills

Design for Manufacturability

3D modeling

2D drafting

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for owning and maintaining the Busbar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring accurate, controlled, and production‑ready designs throughout the full product lifecycle. This role provides immediate response to design-related production issues, and drives Design for Manufacturability improvements to support safety, quality, and efficiency. Busbar is an Engineered-To-Order (ETO) product, which means each customer order is specifically engineered. This generally leads to higher complexity and variation for departments supporting this product family. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced environment that fosters problem-solving and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Busbar design Product Lifecycle Management
• Identify and Cross-Functionally Coordinate Design for Manufacturability Improvements (Safety, Quality, and Efficiency)
• Provide design support for issues discovered during production
• Provide design support for supply chain constraints
• 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
• 1-3+ years of experience in 3D modeling / 2D drafting
• Excellent communications skills – written & verbal
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• 1-3+ years of experience in Sheet Metal and Copper Design
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10%