Product Design Engineer

Western Partitions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Partitions, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design modular, prefabricated data center equipment with a focus on hot aisle containment.

This individual-contributor role sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and data center construction, ensuring manufacturability and seamless integration of technology systems. The position requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills (Inventor / SolidWorks), and a working knowledge of data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design or related field.
• 5+ years of product design, mechanical design or development experience.
• Knowledge of data center functionality (structural, mechanical, electrical, technology).

Responsibilities

• Design modular, prefabricated hot aisle containment solutions for data centers.
• Develop manufacturable equipment aligned with production capabilities.
• Create and maintain project plans and schedules for products.
• Collaborate with project management to define product requirements and specs.
• Conduct research to identify new product opportunities and trends.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.
• Incorporate data center functionality into designs and documentation.
• Attend client meetings and refine design based on requirements.
• Validate designs through prototypes, pre-production, and first builds with DFx and value engineering.
• Produce detailed submittals and technical specifications and create 3D models for coordination.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements for mission-critical facilities.

Skills

Product design

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Data center knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Region: Portland or Salt Lake City

Department: Advanced Integration

Reports to: Director of Design and Engineering, VP of Advanced Integration

Position Overview

The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of manufactured equipment for mission-critical facilities. This is an individual-contributor role focused on creating integrated, modular, and prefabricated equipment solutions. The Product Design Engineer works at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and data center construction, ensuring that designs meet the technical requirements of data centers while being optimized for manufacturing and assembly. The primary focus of the role is designing technology products related to data center construction, such as hot aisle containment and other prefabricated systems.

The role requires a working knowledge of data center functions, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems, or the ability to develop it, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality, well-coordinated designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new hot aisle containment solutions for data centers that is modular, prefabricated, and tailored to specific client needs.
• Develop and refine manufactured equipment solutions for mission-critical environments, focusing on manufacturability and ease of integration.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines for assigned products.
• Collaborate with project management and other stakeholders to define product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct research to identify new product opportunities and technology trends.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering and Manufacturing departments to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with production capabilities.
• Incorporate knowledge of data center functionality, including structural frames, mechanical cooling system, electrical distribution (rackbus, tap boxes), and technology infrastructure.
• Attend client meetings and refine design based on client requirements.
• Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
• Produce comprehensive documentation of designs, including detailed product submittals and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain 3D models for coordination with other trades and for use in presentation materials for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and client-specific requirements for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related engineering field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in product design, mechanical design, or product development engineering.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with data center construction and an understanding of data center functionality (structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology).
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of Inventor, SolidWorks or other 3D design software. Knowledge of Revit or ability to learn. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam Revu

Preferred

• Experience with, or working knowledge of, data center construction and functionality (structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems).
• Experience in the design and manufacturing of modular or prefabricated systems.
• Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure and the unique requirements of hyperscale data center clients.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and client teams.

Work Environment & Travel

This position is based in Portland or Salt Lake City.

Occasional travel is required to visit jobsites, manufacturing facilities, and client locations to support project coordination and product deployment.

Updated 6-5-26

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Oregon pay range

$90,000—$120,000 USD

Full compensation packages are base