Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Design

Job Summary

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design will work in our global New Product Development (NPD) team that is responsible for modular integrated data center row and rack-based solutions. They will be responsible for evaluating and ensuring the mechanical compatibility of integrated IT infrastructure systems, including racks, power distribution units, and thermal management components in new product development programs and customer projects. Their responsibilities include 3D modeling and evaluation, validation of Form, Fit, and Function of system integration, and ensuring compliance with established standards and local/regional construction codes.

They will work closely with cross‑functional team members and provide production support during factory integration. They will help assess and find solutions that positively impact production and quality, participates, and leads design reviews with customers, engineering team members and other internal work teams.

• Select mechanical equipment and assemblies that satisfy NPD and project requirements
• Analyze and document requirements for mechanical architecture of rack and row‑based products, aisle containment, wall‑mount products, and communication interfaces, with a primary focus on designing and evaluating mechanical compatibility and integration of system components
• Coordinate mechanical system stress, endurance, and physical impact testing, and FEA simulation
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and BOMs related to mechanical integration, compatibility studies, and design reviews
• Participate in, communicate, and support updates and changes to the “standards playbook” for all relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely awareness across engineering, product management, and business unit teams
• Help clarify and adapt existing Vertiv guidelines for system‑relevant application and easy implementation in new product developments, and provide feedback from practical design and integration work to drive continuous improvement
• Participate in cross‑functional design reviews and work with engineering and product management teams across business units to ensure new product development aligns with requirements, while providing recommendations for improving system interoperability, serviceability, and manufacturability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in mechanical design
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing during production and testing
• Support pre‑sales team in solution development, quotations, solution presentations to customers
• Manage multiple ongoing projects and switch tasks when situations arise
• Work directly with Procurement and material vendors on component sourcing and selection
• Mentor and advise design work of other team members

• BSME or equivalent; master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical design for new product development, preferably within IT infrastructure or related industries
• Strong understanding of industry mechanical safety standards and regulatory requirements, including ASME, ASHRAE, ANSI, OSHA, ISO, ISTA, IEC 60364
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, specifically with Creo; experience with Revit and AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to interpret and create mechanical drawings and specifications
• Ability to research new designs, technologies and mechanical construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Work independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges
• Exhibit effective planning and information management skills
• Possess positive team‑oriented attitude and desire to innovate

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

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