Mechanical Design Engineer

Rittal LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Rittal LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – IT Hyperscale in Urbana, IL to lead design of IT racks and network enclosures from concept through production, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance.

You will develop product specs, CAD models (PTC Creo/Windchill), fabrication drawings for sheet metal, and collaborate with global teams, supply chain, and quality to drive cost efficiency and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4–6+ years of relevant design experience in enclosures, racks, or sheet metal products.
• Strong CAD skills with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design IT racks and network enclosures from concept through production.
• Develop product specifications, layouts, and detailed CAD models (parametric).
• Create fabrication drawings for sheet metal components (bending, punching, welding).
• Design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Support enclosure and accessory packaging solutions.
• Lead or contribute to cross‑functional project teams and manage milestones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal design

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMEA / FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

SAP ERP

OCP rack designs

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – IT Hyperscale

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.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you are responsible for product design, including product specifications, material selection, parametric modeling, and detailing drawings. We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who can turn sheet metal into mission-critical infrastructure, designing IT datacenter racks, and network enclosures. This role blends hands‑on product design, standards-driven engineering, and cross‑functional project leadership. You’ll own designs from concept through production, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance with key industry standards.

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
  Key Responsibilities:

• Product Design & Engineering

• Design IT racks, network enclosures, from concept through production, based on customer specifications.

• Develop product specifications, layouts, and detailed CAD models (parametric design)

• Create fabrication drawings for sheet metal components (bending, punching, welding, finishing)

• Design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability

• Support enclosure and accessory packaging solutions

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:
  • EIA-310 (rack standards)
  • UL 2416, UL 60950, and related UL/IEC/CSA requirements
• Support product certification efforts and agency submissions
• Validate designs against thermal, structural, and safety requirements

Testing & Validation

• Plan and execute design verification testing (mechanical, thermal, environmental)
• Interpret test results and refine designs accordingly
• Support prototype builds and pilot production

Project Ownership

• Lead or contribute to cross‑functional project teams
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and engineering milestones
• Provide regular updates on schedule, cost, and risks to Project Management
• Drive engineering changes (ECNs), documentation, and release processes

Documentation & Systems

• Support the creation and maintenance:
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Material master data
  • Installation and field modification instructions
• Support ERP systems (SAP preferred) for product data management
  Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Work closely with global design engineering team, local manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
• Interface with customers to understand application requirements
• Identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, and standardization
  Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4–6+ years of relevant design experience (enclosures, racks, or sheet metal products preferred)
  Technical Skills
• Strong CAD skills (PTC Creo / Windchill preferred)
• Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes
• Preferred experience performing FEA simulations (structural, thermal, or vibration) to validate and optimize designs
• Understanding of IP/NEMA enclosure ratings
  Standards Knowledge (Highly Preferred)
• EIA-310 rack standards
• UL 2416, UL 60950 (or similar safety standards)
• General UL, IEC, CSA compliance frameworks
• Working knowledge of Open Compute Project (OCP) rack designs, architectures, and specifications is a plus
  Preferred Experience:
• Design of IT/data center infrastructure or network racks
• Experience designing or supporting OCP-based rack systems or hyperscale data center architecture
• Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and risk-based design methodologies
• Experience working with global engineering teams
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Exposure to thermal management or power distribution systems

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