Mechanical Engineer MV

Vertiv; Bologna; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Bologna, Italy, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer MV to join the Mechanical R&D and Industrialization team. You will drive mechanical development and industrialization of power converters, from architecture to production release, collaborating with electrical, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in electromechanical design, and proficiency in PTC Creo.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in electromechanical environments.
• Experience with power converters or other power electronics equipment is a plus.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop the mechanical architecture of new power converters and robust design solutions.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Design sheet-metal parts, frames, busbar supports, cooling interfaces, and enclosures.
• Plan prototype builds, tests, and production readiness activities.
• Lead mechanical industrialization, tooling, and ramp-up support.

Skills

MV systems

English

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill

Oracle Agile EC

Job description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Job Description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer MV to join our dynamic team in Bologna, Italy!

Position Summary

This role is part of the Mechanical R&D and Industrialization team and is responsible for the mechanical development and industrialization of new power converters.

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, from definition of the mechanical architecture and detailed design to prototype build, validation, production readiness, and release to manufacturing.

The role combines mechanical design expertise with a practical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, assembly methods, cost, quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements to deliver robust, safe, and manufacturable solutions.

The role works closely with electrical engineering, product management, compliance, sourcing, quality, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams to translate product requirements into effective mechanical solutions, resolve technical issues, and support a smooth transition from concept to serial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the mechanical architecture of new power converters, translating product and system requirements into robust design solutions.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Design sheet-metal parts, structural frames, busbar supports, cooling interfaces, component mountings, enclosures, and assembly solutions.
• Select materials, manufacturing technologies, tolerances, fasteners, and joining methods based on performance, cost, quality, and production-volume requirements.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles to improve product quality, repeatability, serviceability, cost, and assembly time.
• Perform mechanical calculations and tolerance analyses and support structural, thermal, seismic, transportation, and other relevant design verifications.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and technical decision-making throughout the product development process.
• Plan and support prototype builds, laboratory tests, design verification, product validation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead the mechanical industrialization of new products, including assembly-process definition, tooling and fixture requirements, work instructions, pilot builds, production readiness, and ramp-up support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to assess process capability, resolve producibility issues, and qualify components and production solutions.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues identified during development, qualification, production, or field operation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Manage product data and design changes within the product lifecycle management system, ensuring configuration and documentation accuracy.
• Communicate progress, technical risks, open issues, and proposed solutions to project stakeholders and management.

QUALIFICATIONS And SKILLS

• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar fields.
• At least three years of experience in mechanical design and product development within an electromechanical environment, ideally involving power converters or other power electronics equipment. Experience with medium-voltage systems is considered a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo is essential, including the creation and management of complex 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is highly desirable, particularly PTC Windchill or Oracle Agile EC, including product data, BOM, document, configuration, and engineering change management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical safety and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Participation in R&D and engineering lab test.

Travel Required

Travel required on an occasional basis, including international travel for NPDI product reviews and corporate meetings.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

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

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• 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

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Castel Guelfo locality is between €47,741 to €57,289 gross per year, salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the initial interview. Compensation ranges are determined based based on objective, gender-neutral criteria including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.