Power Distribution Design Engineer I

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, develop, and improve power distribution equipment including switchboards, PDUs, and power panels. You will collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and service teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

In this role you will develop mechanical designs, participate in design reviews, create prototypes, and support testing and optimization, ensuring designs meet UL/IEC standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years SolidWorks CAD experience with thermal and structural evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release mechanical designs, drawings, and related documentation for new and updated products.
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and design improvements.
• Create mechanical prototypes and support fabrication, testing, and post-prototype improvements.
• Independently coordinate small engineering projects and track required deliverables.
• Work with production, supply chain, service, and other departments to support product development.
• Assist with lifecycle management, ECN, and product optimization.
• Apply engineering standards and customer/project requirements to mechanical designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

PLM software

Sheet metal design

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, develop, and improve power distribution equipment including switchboards, PDUs, and power panels. You will collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and service teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

In this role you will develop mechanical designs, participate in design reviews, create prototypes, and support testing and optimization, ensuring designs meet UL/IEC standards and customer requirements.