Lead - Design Engineering

Vertiv; Thane; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in India seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to drive detailed design and execution of complex infrastructure projects. You will own technical coordination from handover to release and translate architectures into executable solutions across mechanical, electrical, structural and controls engineering.

You will lead design reviews, identify risks, ensure manufacturability and serviceability, and mentor design engineers while aligning with project schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience in data center infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading the engineering and detailed design of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience coordinating across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Controls disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed engineering and design development of complex Infrastructure Solutions projects.
• Own the technical coordination and engineering execution of assigned customer projects from solution handover through engineering release.
• Translate approved solution architectures, customer requirements and conceptual designs into detailed and executable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural and controls engineering.
• Lead engineering design reviews and ensure appropriate technical decisions are made throughout the design lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Controls and other relevant teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Electrical design tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the detailed engineering and design development of complex Infrastructure Solutions projects.
• Own the technical coordination and engineering execution of assigned customer projects from solution handover through engineering release.
• Translate approved solution architectures, customer requirements and conceptual designs into detailed and executable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural and controls engineering.
• Ensure engineering designs are technically sound, complete, manufacturable, installable and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead engineering design reviews and ensure appropriate technical decisions are made throughout the design lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps and integration issues early and drive appropriate resolution.
• Ensure consistency and technical alignment across all engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Leadership & Design Ownership

• Lead the detailed engineering and design development of complex Infrastructure Solutions projects.
• Own the technical coordination and engineering execution of assigned customer projects from solution handover through engineering release.
• Translate approved solution architectures, customer requirements and conceptual designs into detailed and executable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural and controls engineering.
• Ensure engineering designs are technically sound, complete, manufacturable, installable and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead engineering design reviews and ensure appropriate technical decisions are made throughout the design lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps and integration issues early and drive appropriate resolution.
• Ensure consistency and technical alignment across all engineering deliverables.

Detailed Engineering & Design Development

• Lead and coordinate the development of engineering deliverables including:
• General arrangement and equipment layout drawings.
• Site and system layouts.
• Mechanical and thermal infrastructure designs.
• Electrical system designs and power distribution concepts.
• Electrical single-line diagrams.
• Equipment integration and interface drawings.
• Structural and support requirements.
• Cable routing and containment concepts.
• Equipment sizing and system dimensioning.
• Bills of materials.
• Technical specifications.
• Design calculations and engineering documentation.
• Installation and interface requirements.
• Customer-specific design documentation.
• Ensure that engineering outputs accurately reflect:
• Customer requirements.
• Approved solution architecture.
• Applicable engineering standards and codes.
• Manufacturing capabilities.
• Installation and site constraints.
• Serviceability and maintainability requirements.
• Project schedule and commercial requirements.

Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Controls and other relevant engineering teams.
• Ensure effective integration of company products and third-party equipment into the overall solution.
• Manage technical interfaces between multiple systems, suppliers and engineering disciplines.
• Resolve design conflicts and technical dependencies between systems.
• Work closely with Solutions Architects to clarify technical intent and maintain alignment with the original customer solution.
• Engage Product Engineering teams when product modifications, customization or new engineering development is required.
• Coordinate with external engineering consultants and suppliers where required.

Design Review, Quality & Compliance

• Lead technical design reviews at appropriate stages of project development.
• Review and approve engineering documentation and drawings within delegated authority.
• Ensure design outputs meet required quality standards before release.
• Verify compliance with applicable local regulations, engineering standards and customer specifications.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Installation (DFI) and Design for Serviceability principles.
• Identify opportunities to standardize designs and improve engineering efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future designs and engineering standards.

Customer & Project Support

• Provide technical support during customer design reviews and engineering discussions.
• Participate in customer meetings when detailed engineering expertise is required.
• Support clarification of technical requirements and resolution of engineering-related customer queries.
• Work closely with Project Management to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Support technical issue resolution during manufacturing, installation, commissioning and project execution.
• Provide engineering support for design changes and variations during the project lifecycle.

Engineering Process Improvement & Standardization

• Drive continuous improvement in design engineering processes, tools and methodologies.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, design guidelines and reusable solution modules.
• Identify opportunities for standardization and modularization of Infrastructure Solutions.
• Support the development of engineering templates, design libraries and standard engineering documentation.
• Improve engineering quality, cycle time and first-time-right design performance.
• Promote effective use of engineering tools and digital design platforms.

Technical Leadership & People Development

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Design Engineers and other engineering team members.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the Infrastructure Solutions organization.
• Support capability development across relevant engineering disciplines.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture across functions and geographies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Typically 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience in data center infrastructure, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial systems or integrated engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading the engineering and detailed design of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of integrated Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure systems.
• Experience working with complex engineered-to-order or customized solutions.
• Experience in design engineering for data centers, modular infrastructure, mission-critical facilities or similar environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working with Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain and Product Engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in data center infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with modular or prefabricated infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with integrated power and thermal infrastructure.
• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering coordination.
• Experience working with data center OEMs, EPC organizations, engineering consultancies or mission-critical infrastructure providers.
• Experience with CAD and engineering design tools.
• Experience with global engineering teams and international projects.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical workstreams.