Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Equipment

Qualdoc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Marietta, OH is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve power protection equipment, including switchboards, PDUs, and panels. Collaborate across engineering and business teams to deliver reliable, production-ready designs.

Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years' experience; SolidWorks CAD and PLM experience preferred. Starting salary: $60,000/year, with higher compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market is a plus.
• Familiarity with UL and IEC safety standards and their application to products.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD for thermal and structural evaluation.
• Experience with PLM software.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and documentation for power protection products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and verification; implement feedback.
• Design and release mechanical prototypes and support fabrication.
• Independently manage smaller engineering projects and coordinate activities.
• Coordinate with production, supply chain, and service to align designs with business needs.
• Support product customization, lifecycle management, ECN, and optimization.

Skills

2+ years experience

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PLM software

Sheet metal design tooling

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Equipment

Location: Marietta, OH

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Starting Salary: $60,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of power protection equipment, including Switchboards, Power Distribution Units, and Power Panels. This role works across engineering and business teams to develop reliable products and deliver accurate, production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and engineering documentation for new and enhanced power protection products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality designs on schedule and in line with project requirements
• Participate in design reviews and verification activities; evaluate feedback and make required design changes
• Design and release mechanical prototypes and support prototype fabrication and subsequent improvements
• Independently manage smaller engineering projects and coordinate activities needed to meet project requirements
• Work with production, supply chain, service, and other teams to ensure designs support overall business needs
• Support product customization, lifecycle management, ECN, and product optimization activities

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market
• Understanding of electrical safety standards, including UL and IEC, and their application to products
• 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks CAD software, including thermal and structural evaluation
• Experience with PLM software
• Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing
• Experience with test fixture design
• Experience with Switchboards, Power Distribution Units, UL 891, and UL 508 panels
• Strong technical writing, written communication, and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.