Engineer I (Mechanical Engineer)

Vertiv Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Ohio is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical and thermal design of new products for our Thermal global line. This hands-on, design-to-launch role requires turning abstract concepts into hardware and supporting lab testing on the second shift, with regular local travel to facilities.

You will create and modify CAD models in Creo and Solid Edge, maintain BOMs, and work with Marketing, Manufacturing, Service and Quality to meet customer requirements while diagnosing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and basic electrical concepts.
• Experience with Oracle or Agile data-entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify mechanical parts/assemblies/drawings in CAD (Creo/Solid Edge).
• Create and maintain BOMs and unit configurator logic.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Manufacturing, Service and Quality to meet requirements.
• Assist prototype builds with technical support.
• Incorporate feedback from prototypes and field trials.
• Coordinate lab testing and analyze data to improve performance.
• Model thermal systems to determine performance and proper part selection.
• Determine control routines to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical concepts

Troubleshooting

Planning & documentation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-entry familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Creo

SolidWorks

Oracle

Agile

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer supports new product development for the company's Thermal global products. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the physical design and/or thermal system design of new products. This engineer must be a practical hands‑on type of engineer who can start with an abstract concept and see it through to product launch. This position will support lab testing on 2nd shift. Normal working hours will be approximately 11am to 8pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates/modifies mechanical Parts/Assemblies/drawings in CAD systems, such as Creo and/or Solid Edge.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials and unit configurator logic to select the correct BOM's based on options selected by the customer.
• Works with Marketing, Manufacturing, Service and Quality to understand their requirements to design a product that best meets all of their needs.
• Assist with prototype builds by providing technical support and providing guidance when issues arise.
• Gather feedback from prototype builds and field trials and implement appropriate improvements to the product.
• Understands the products, suggest ideas and improvements.
• Assists with troubleshooting of escalated or re‑occurring field issues.
• Coordinate testing in the lab.
• Analyze test data, diagnose issues and determine changes to improve performance.
• Thermal system modeling to determine performance and correct part selection.
• Determine controls routines needed to make system operate optimally and to meet customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts, products and safety.
• Basic mechanical CAD tools experience- Solid Edge, Creo, Solid Works.
• Experience with Sheetmetal, piping and assemblies is a plus.
• Data‑entry systems familiarity - Oracle, Agile, etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve (and prevent) a wide range of problems quickly and methodically.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional global development teams.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to work in the lab or production facility to diagnose and solve problems.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

Regular local travel between Office/Lab/production facilities and minimal travel (< 5%) to customer sites.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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 developmentPromote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

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.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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 [e-mail].