Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Systems for Data Centers

Socket.dev; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, South Carolina seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design power system components for switchgear lines, using sheet metal, busbar, power cables, and wiring harnesses. You will create complex drawings, BOMs, and document designs in PLM while guiding cross functional teams.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and simulation teams on seismic, CFD, and thermal analyses, review requirements, and ensure compliance with UL/NEC/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of product development experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and related components.
• Experience with model-based design (MBD) a plus.
• Strong cross-functional communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed design of power systems including sheet metal, busbar, power cable and wire harnesses.
• Develop complex drawings and BOMs for mechanical designs, including 2D drawings and MBD.
• Collaborate with other mechanical engineers to break down tasks and discuss ideas.
• Submit and release change orders into the PLM system with revision control.
• Review analyses for seismic, CFD, and thermal designs with the internal simulation team.
• Work with manufacturing to build prototypes and provide direction as needed.
• Interpret UL, NEC, IEC design standards for product applications.
• Order parts and support prototype builds and production.
• Create customer-facing submittal drawings for finished designs.
• Support prototype/testing and manufacturing with issue resolution.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Electrical schematics

Model-Based Design (MBD)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate’s Degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertiv in Anderson, South Carolina seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design power system components for switchgear lines, using sheet metal, busbar, power cables, and wiring harnesses. You will create complex drawings, BOMs, and document designs in PLM while guiding cross functional teams.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and simulation teams on seismic, CFD, and thermal analyses, review requirements, and ensure compliance with UL/NEC/IEC standards.