Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining

Socket.dev; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining in Edinboro, PA to support existing data center rack, enclosure, and infrastructure product lines through their lifecycle.

You will own sustaining activities, resolve design and manufacturing issues, implement cost and reliability improvements, and guide less experienced engineers in a growing team in Pune, India. Strong CAD, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably sustaining or related roles.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; Autodesk Inventor required, Creo preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support released products through sustaining activities, issue resolution, design updates and improvements.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing, quality, and field issues using root-cause analysis.
• Create and release updated 3D models, drawings, and documentation using Autodesk Inventor (and Creo as secondary).
• Coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and operations to implement changes.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining

Location: Edinboro, PA

Who Are We?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people who power the future. From life‑saving healthcare systems to high‑performance computing, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With over $8 billion in annual sales and operations in more than 130 countries, Vertiv is uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining to join our engineering team, supporting existing data center rack, enclosure, and infrastructure product lines throughout their lifecycle.

Position Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining at Vertiv, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving existing products in production. This role requires strong technical ownership, practical problem‑solving, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer‑facing teams.

You will focus on resolving design, manufacturing, quality, and field issues while driving cost, quality, and reliability improvements across released products. This role will be a senior level position within the department and will require completion of more complex projects, tactical decision making with leadership, and assisting with less experienced engineers as well as a growing sustaining team in Pune, India.

Responsibilities

• Support released products through ongoing sustaining engineering activities, including issue resolution, design updates, and product improvements.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing, quality, and field issues using structured root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Develop and release updated 3D models, drawings, and documentation using Autodesk Inventor, with secondary support using PTC Creo.
• Create, review, and execute engineering change orders (ECOs) to address product corrections, cost reductions, and manufacturability improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, suppliers, quality, and operations to implement changes effectively.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives, part standardization, and component substitutions.
• Maintain BOM accuracy, drawings, and product data within ERP and PLM systems.
• Apply lessons learned from issues and field feedback to prevent recurrence and improve product robustness.
• Balance responsiveness to production and customer needs with disciplined engineering change control.
• Support compliance with applicable UL, IEC, CB Scheme, seismic, shipping, environmental, and regional certification requirements.
• Assist with product qualification testing, compliance investigations, and corrective-action activities.
• Leverage experience to assist in daily management of department activities, schedule, and growing team in Pune, India.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 8-12+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in sustaining, product development, manufacturing engineering, or production support roles.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; Autodesk Inventor required, Creo preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and supporting sheet metal enclosures and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of laser cutting, punch press, press brake, welding, and powder coating processes.
• Experience supporting high‑volume or configurable products in production.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle PD Cloud or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with PLM tools such as Autodesk Vault, Windchill, or Agile.
• Familiarity with data center, ICT, or technology infrastructure products.
• Experience with automation or scripting tools such as iLogic, VB.NET, Python, C#, or C++.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory, compliance, and industry standards.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong ownership and accountability for existing products.
• Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to production and customer issues.
• Collaborative approach across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability and cost.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].