Mechanical Design Engineer I - DC Power Systems

Vertiv Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer, DC Power to develop mechanical product designs and system integration content for modular DC power configurations. You will produce design layouts, tolerance analyses, and assembly documentation under the guidance of the Proposals & Global Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities include creating cabinet assemblies, defining interfaces, and ensuring designs are buildable and aligned with customer requirements. Travel 5–10% internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical product design, system integration, or product engineering.
• Experience with product layout drawings, assembly documentation, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proficiency in GD&T for multi-component assemblies.
• Experience defining assembly sequences, mechanical interfaces, and connection specifications.
• Understanding of assembly processes, tooling, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Ability to produce clear, customer-ready specification and integration documents.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred), SolidWorks, or equivalent for product layouts and assembly documentation.
• Experience with BOM maintenance MRP programs (Oracle Cloud) and lifecycle PLM vaults (Agile, Windchill).

Responsibilities

• Develop product design layout drawings for customer packages - module arrangements, shelf configurations, and cabinet assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to verify fit, form, and function across mating components and assemblies.
• Define system assembly sequences and integration procedures for modular DC power configurations.
• Document all mechanical connections and interfaces - power bus, signal cable routing, cooling interfaces, grounding paths, and mating sequences.
• Create site fit documentation - physical footprint, clearance requirements, and interface dimensions with customer infrastructure.
• Coordinate with DFM Engineer on manufacturability of proposed configurations and assembly processes.
• Review project designs (mechanical) under Proposals Lead for accuracy to customer site expectations.
• Verify requirements traceability - ensure every customer mechanical requirement has a corresponding specification response.
• Collaborate with team to ensure mechanical and electrical package content is consistent.

Skills

Tolerance analysis

GD&T proficiency

DFM/DFA principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Oracle Cloud BOM/MRP

Agile PLM (Windchill)

Job description

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer, DC Power to develop mechanical product designs and system integration content for modular DC power configurations. You will produce design layouts, tolerance analyses, and assembly documentation under the guidance of the Proposals & Global Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities include creating cabinet assemblies, defining interfaces, and ensuring designs are buildable and aligned with customer requirements. Travel 5–10% internationally is expected.