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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Design Job in Dover, Ohio US

Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Design

Vertiv Corporation - Dover, OH

Posted: 1/3/2026 - Expires: 2/2/2026

Job ID: 293054398

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Job Description

Job Summary
The 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.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in mechanical engineering, specifically in data center infrastructure, exhibits strong technical leadership capabilities, and possesses excellent problem-solving skills with hands-on approach. They've the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and tackle diverse challenges and a track record of on-time project delivery and on budget. Our leadership team will align projects with your strengths while expecting initiative and resilience in overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities:


* 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
Requirements:


* 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,

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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