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Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design to lead the mechanical architecture and system integration of next-generation rack- and row-based infrastructure solutions supporting high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications.

In this role, you will own the mechanical design and integration strategy across complex systems-including racks, power distribution, and thermal solutions-ensuring scalable, manufacturable, and high-performance designs from concept through production.

You will work cross-functionally with global engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, interoperability, and system-level performance in a fast-paced New Product Development (NPD) environment.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Direct impact on next-generation data center and AI infrastructure solutions
• Ownership of system-level mechanical architecture, not just component design
• Work across power, thermal, and structural integration challenges
• High visibility within global NPD programs and customer-facing solutions
• Opportunity to shape and influence design standards and best practices at Vertiv

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Architecture & System Integration

• Own the mechanical architecture for rack- and row-based systems, including containment and wall-mount solutions
• Define and manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems
• Ensure system-level integration meets requirements for performance, safety, and compliance

2. Design Execution & Validation

• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed mechanical designs (Creo preferred)
• Perform and coordinate FEA analysis, stress, and physical validation testing
• Ensure designs meet form, fit, function, and manufacturability requirements
• Drive compliance with applicable industry standards and regional codes

3. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional design reviews
• Collaborate with product management, electrical/thermal engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Provide engineering guidance during factory integration and production
• Mentor and support development of junior engineers

4. Continuous Improvement & Standards

• Contribute to and refine Vertiv's design standards and "playbook"
• Identify and implement improvements in system interoperability, serviceability, and scalability
• Stay current on emerging technologies in data center infrastructure and mechanical design

5. Customer & Business Support

• Support pre-sales activities, including solution development and technical presentations
• Partner with procurement and suppliers on component selection and sourcing
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for complex systems or new product development
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred or similar tools)
• Experience working with integrated mechanical systems (structures, enclosures, assemblies)
• Solid understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, and performance
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

• Experience in IT infrastructure, power systems, or thermal systems
• Familiarity with FEA tools and validation testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ASME, ASHRAE, IEC, ISO)
• Experience supporting system integration, factory builds, or customer deployments

What We're Looking For

• A systems thinker who can operate at both architecture and detailed design levels
• A hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
• Someone who takes ownership, drives decisions, and delivers results
• A collaborator who can influence across teams and functions

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.