Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Energy Storage

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDelaware, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
One to three years of mechanical design experience is required.
A basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals is required.
Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is required.
The role requires the ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
The role requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
The role requires the ability to safely work around prototype equipment and energized systems under supervision.
The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and prototype build activities.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of battery cabinets, mechanical assemblies, and structural components for energy storage products.
Create, review, and release 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
Support prototype builds and engineering validation testing activities.
Perform thermal, structural, and vibration analysis of battery energy storage systems.
Lead design reviews and document action items and engineering recommendations.
Evaluate and select mechanical components, fasteners, busbar supports, and enclosure hardware.
Collect, organize, and analyze test data from laboratory and field testing activities.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to mechanical design issues.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component qualification and design improvements.
Drive sustaining engineering activities, including evaluation of alternate materials and components.
Support compliance and certification activities associated with industry standards and product safety requirements.
Maintain laboratory safety and follow company engineering and testing procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication is preferred.
Experience with structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) is preferred.
Knowledge of thermal management and heat transfer is preferred.
Experience with product design and development is preferred.
Experience with mechanical testing and instrumentation is preferred.
Experience with battery energy storage systems is preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM) is preferred.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
Experience with Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software is preferred.
Experience with ANSYS, Creo Simulation, or equivalent analysis software is preferred.

Position Summary

The Associate Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems used in critical power applications. This role leads mechanical engineering efforts related to battery cabinet design, thermal management systems, structural analysis, prototype development, and product validation testing.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, quality, compliance, and supply chain engineering to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions. This position supports both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of battery cabinets, mechanical assemblies, and structural components for energy storage products.
Create, review, and release 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
Support prototype builds and engineering validation testing activities.
Perform thermal, structural, and vibration analysis of battery energy storage systems.
Lead design reviews and document action items and engineering recommendations.
Evaluate and select mechanical components, fasteners, busbar supports, and enclosure hardware.
Collect, organize, and analyze test data from laboratory and field testing activities.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to mechanical design issues.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component qualification and design improvements.
Drive sustaining engineering activities, including evaluation of alternate materials and components.
Support compliance and certification activities associated with industry standards and product safety requirements.
Maintain laboratory safety and follow all company engineering and testing procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
1-3 years of mechanical design experience.
Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Sheet metal design and fabrication
Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
Thermal management and heat transfer
Product design and development
Mechanical testing and instrumentation
Battery energy storage systems
Manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software
ANSYS, Creo Simulation, or equivalent analysis software

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to safely work around prototype equipment and energized systems under supervision.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and prototype build activities.

About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 2016

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