Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 19, 2026. Vertiv scores B on the Alion truth index.
Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. The sustaining engineer provides ongoing technical support, maintenance, and improvements for existing products after their initial release. They bridge the gap between design engineering and manufacturing, solving production issues, creating bug fixes, and enhancing reliability to extend product life cycles.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mechanical Design Engineer or Sustaining Engineer is responsible for managing the Product Lifecycle for Switchgear design. Switchgear is primarily an Engineered-To-Order (ETO) product, which means each customer order is specifically engineered for each customer. This generally leads to higher complexity and variation for departments supporting this product family. This position is ideal for individuals who are searching for a fast-paced environment with a mix of product design and manufacturing support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Switchgear design within Oracle Product Lifecycle Management
- Improve Design for Manufacturability (Safety, Quality, and Efficiency)
- Provide design support for issues discovered during production
- Provide design support for supply chain issues
- Support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI)
- Ensure quality of ETO design before released to production
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3+ years of experience in product design
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- 1-3+ years of experience in 3D modeling / 2D drafting
- Ability to create and troubleshoot control wiring diagrams
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability
- Excellent communications skills - written & verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No special physical requirements
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 5%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR 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
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