Mechanical Engineer I
Mechanical Engineer I
Location: Richmond, VA | Columbus, OH
Salary: $60,000 – $90,000
Employment Type: Direct hire or contract-to-hire opportunities available, depending on candidate fit.
Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design and development of power protection equipment, including switchboards, power distribution units (PDUs), and power panels. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to grow, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Support mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) for new and enhanced models of power protection equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver designs on time, ensuring quality and alignment with customer and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, providing feedback and implementing modifications.
- Assist in the design and release of mechanical prototypes, support fabrication, and contribute to improvement efforts following evaluation.
- Lead smaller projects independently, managing engineering efforts to meet requirements.
- Work with production, supply chain, service, and other business areas to ensure designs meet organizational needs.
- Support product customization, lifecycle management, engineering change notices (ECN), and product optimization.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Knowledge of power protection equipment and datacenter markets.
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards (UL, IEC) as applied to product offerings.
- 2+ years of SolidWorks CAD experience (thermal and structural evaluation).
- Experience with PLM software (a plus).
- Proficiency in sheet metal design, drawings, assemblies, and design for manufacturing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with technical writing experience a plus.
- Ability to manage workload while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Experience with test fixtures, switchboards, PDUs, UL 891, and UL 508 panels (a plus).
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