Power Protection Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Marietta, OH is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop power protection equipment, including switchboards, PDUs, and power panels. This role collaborates with engineering and cross-functional teams to test, improve, and customize products.

You will develop mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation; lead smaller projects; and work with production, supply chain, service, and others to ensure designs meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• SolidWorks CAD, with thermal and structural evaluation.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and DFM.
• Ability to interpret UL and IEC safety standards for power equipment.
• Familiarity with switchboards, PDUs, UL 891, UL 508 panels is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation for power equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, verifications, and improvements.
• Design and release mechanical prototypes; support fabrication and evaluation.
• Lead smaller engineering projects and coordinate activities.
• Work with production, supply chain, service, and other teams.
• Support product customization, lifecycle management, ECN, and optimization.

Skills

2+ years experience

SolidWorks CAD

DFM

UL/IEC Safety

Power equipment knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

PLM software

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Socket.dev in Marietta, OH is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop power protection equipment, including switchboards, PDUs, and power panels. This role collaborates with engineering and cross-functional teams to test, improve, and customize products.

You will develop mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation; lead smaller projects; and work with production, supply chain, service, and others to ensure designs meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.