Associate Design Engineer

Rittal; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits after start

401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Fitness Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rittal LLC in Urbana, Ohio is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to contribute to the design and validation of industrial enclosures, racks, and related systems.

You will provide technical oversight for safety items, maintain design baselines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support certification, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across local and global products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 1–3 years of product design experience preferred.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and assembly is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering software.
• Familiarity with UL, CE, NEC, VDE, and performance standards (NEMA, IEC, ANSI).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of critical safety items and approved sources, ensuring continued certification compliance.
• Maintain design configuration baselines for fielded systems and support certification standards.
• Perform engineering evaluations to resolve design-related production issues and support alternate component qualification.
• Conduct evaluations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support product optimization.
• Participate in the change control process to assess, approve, and implement changes to local and global products.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to identify, correct, and prevent product reliability issues.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, cost, quality, and productivity.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Technical documentation

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

ProEngineer Creo 3.0

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

Location: Urbana, Ohio
Job Title: Associate Design Engineer

About Rittal
Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Why Work at Rittal & Eplan LLC

Great Place To Work Certified, Rittal & Eplan LLC offers a workplace culture focused on employee experience, teamwork, and collaborative innovation in a thriving environment.

• Competitive compensation - starting at $90,000 + bonus
• Above-average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start
• 401(k) with company match
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including:
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefits may apply based on role and location

Primary Activities/Duties

• Provide technical oversight of critical safety items and approved sources, ensuring continued certification compliance.
• Maintain design configuration baselines for fielded systems and support certification standards.
• Perform engineering evaluations to resolve design-related production issues and support alternate component qualification.
• Conduct evaluations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support product optimization.
• Participate in the change control process to assess, approve, and implement changes to local and global products.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to identify, correct, and prevent product reliability issues.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, cost, quality, and productivity.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle and manufacturing readiness.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering change control processes and product lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering software.

Knowledge & Experience

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of product design experience, ideally in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding, powder coat, e-coat, and other metal finishing processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as UL, CE, NEC, VDE, and performance measures like NEMA, IEC, ANSI.
• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD tools such as ProEngineer Creo 3.0 and AutoCAD Inventor.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.

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