Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Accelevation; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bon

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company

Potential equity

Comprehensive health, dental, and VIS

Collaborative, high-performance worsk

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer I in Miamisburg, OH to lead design of mechanical enclosures and power distribution equipment. You will own the design from concept through production and work with Electrical Engineering to integrate components, thermal, and mounting features.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of mechanical product design experience, expert SolidWorks skills, and a track record of delivering manufacturable solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of mechanical design experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills for complex assemblies.
• Experience with sheet metal enclosures and welded assemblies.
• Experience leading design efforts across product development lifecycles.
• Understanding of mechanical integration with electrical products.
• Familiarity with laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, machining, finishing.
• Tolerance analysis and DFM reviews.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical enclosures and assemblies.
• Own activities from concept to production release.
• Create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks.
• Design sheet metal components for manufacturability, cost, quality, and assembly efficiency.
• Partner with Electrical Engineering to integrate components, cabling, thermal, and mounting features.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, prototype evaluations, and validation testing.
• Collaborate with fabrication and manufacturing partners to resolve design/manufacturability challenges.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive engineering change management and ensure design documentation accuracy.
• Develop engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through prototypes and manufacturing launch readiness.
• Contribute to reliability, scalability, cost optimization, and product performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal design

Welded assemblies

Mechanical design leadership

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM systems

ERP BOM management

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Miamisburg, OH - Onsite

About Accelevation

Accelevation (Nasdaq: ACCV) designs, manufactures and installs mission-critical infrastructure powering the world's most advanced technologies. Our vertically integrated model combines U.S.-based manufacturing and nationwide field capabilities to deliver innovative solutions at speed and scale.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a culture of ownership, speed and fearless innovation, we're building meaningful careers and ensuring our employees share in the value they help create.

Your Impact

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer I, you will lead the design and development of UL891 Switchboard, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and related mission-critical electrical Power Distribution Products. You will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for transforming product requirements into scalable, manufacturable, and production-ready designs.

In this role, you will drive mechanical design decisions, provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, and support the continuous evolution of Accelevation's product portfolio. Your expertise will help ensure our products meet stringent quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements while supporting the company's rapid growth. This role is ideal for a highly capable engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, leading product development efforts, mentoring teammates, and bringing innovative products from concept through commercialization.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical enclosures, assemblies, and supporting hardware for Switchboard, PDUs, RPPs, and related power distribution equipment.
• Own mechanical design activities from concept generation through production release and ongoing product support.
• Create and review detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks.
• Design sheet metal components and assemblies optimized for manufacturability, cost, quality, and assembly efficiency (DFM/DFA).
• Partner closely with Electrical Engineering to integrate electrical components, cabling systems, thermal considerations, and mounting features into complete product solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, prototype evaluations, and validation testing.
• Collaborate directly with fabrication and manufacturing partners to resolve complex design and manufacturability challenges.
• Lead root cause investigations related to design, product quality, field issues, or manufacturing concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Drive engineering change management activities and ensure design documentation remains accurate and compliant.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, design best practices, and product design guidelines.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds, pilot production, and manufacturing launch readiness.
• Contribute to strategic product improvements focused on reliability, scalability, cost optimization, and product performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience in mechanical product design, development, and engineering execution.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including complex assemblies, sheet metal design, and detailed drawing creation.
• Strong experience designing sheet metal enclosures, welded assemblies, and fabricated components.
• Experience leading mechanical design efforts through product development lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical integration within electrical products, industrial equipment, or similar engineered systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, machining, and finishing operations.
• Experience performing tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing Switchboard, Switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, or similar electrical infrastructure products.
• Knowledge of thermal management, airflow modeling, and structural design considerations for electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with applicable UL, NEC, and related industry standards.
• Experience working in mission-critical infrastructure, power distribution, data center, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and engineering revision control processes.
• Experience managing BOM structures within ERP environments.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical project teams.

Core Competencies

• Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment.
• Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures.
• Speed: Operates with urgency while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.
• Innovation: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer outcomes.
• Judgment: Makes sound technical and business decisions while balancing risk, quality, and speed.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for commitments, outcomes, and engineering excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Potential equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-performance workplace
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Equal Opportunity Statement

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.