Engineer I, Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary: The  Mechanical Engineer, DC Power  develops the mechanical product design and system integration content within technical customer proposals for Vertiv's Modular Power Converters product line. This role works under the direction of the Project Proposals & Global Engineering Lead, producing product design layouts with tolerance analysis, system assembly and integration documentation, connection/interface definitions, and manufacturing/assembly considerations.

A key responsibility is ensuring proposed designs are buildable, properly toleranced, and aligned with customer requirements. Responsibilities: Develop product design layout drawings for customer packages - module arrangements, shelf configurations, and cabinet assemblies Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to verify fit, form, and function across mating components and assemblies Define system assembly sequences and integration procedures for modular DC power configurations Document all mechanical connections and interfaces - power bus, signal cable routing, cooling interfaces, grounding paths, and mating sequences Create site fit documentation - physical footprint, clearance requirements, and interface dimensions with customer infrastructure Coordinate with DFM Engineer on manufacturability of proposed configurations and assembly processes Review project designs (mechanical) under Proposals Lead for accuracy to customer site expectations Verify requirements traceability - ensure every customer mechanical requirement has a corresponding specification response Collaborate with team to ensure mechanical and electrical package content is consistent Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 2+ years of experience in mechanical product design, system integration, or product engineering Experience with product layout drawings, assembly documentation, and tolerance stack-up analysis Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for multi-component assemblies Experience defining assembly sequences, mechanical interfaces, and connection specifications Understanding of assembly processes, tooling, and DFM/DFA principles Ability to produce clear, customer-ready specification and integration documents Proficiency with Creo (preferred), SolidWorks, or equivalent for product layouts and assembly documentation Experience with BOM maintenance MRP programs (Oracle Cloud) and lifecycle PLM vaults (Agile, Windchill) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telecom or data center power equipment design Familiarity with modular/hot-swappable product architectures Experience with tolerance analysis software (Vis VSA, 3DCS, or manual stack-up methods) Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and tolerances Experience with seismic qualification (GR-63, Zone 4) Previous proposal, bid, or design engineering role Familiarity with rack-mount and floor-standing power equipment interfaces Experience coordinating with manufacturing/production engineering teams Travel Requirements: 5-10%, including internationally The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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