Associate Mechanical Engineer

Vertiv

Westerville, OH

Full Time

Posted October 8, 2026

$70k - $85k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 9, 2026
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Job Description

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will provide design engineering support in a global environment for new product development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will provide design engineering support in a global environment for new product development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for developing mechanical designs, creating and maintaining CAD models and drawings, generating Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting engineering change processes. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional global teams while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and adherence to established project management processes.
Key Responsibilities
Support New Product Development (NPD), VAVE, and product improvement projects.
Develop concept designs, detailed mechanical designs, and engineering solutions for sheet metal components and assemblies.
Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and documentation using SOLIDWORKS.
Generate and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated product structures.
Execute engineering change orders (ECOs) and support change management processes.
Prepare complete design packages, including 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver project objectives on time and within quality requirements.
Work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned project deliverables.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and organizational project management processes.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
1 to 3 years of experience using SOLIDWORKS in a sheet metal design environment.
Strong experience in 3D modeling, detailing, and drawing creation using SOLIDWORKS.
Experience generating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Understanding of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and change management processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Agile PLM or Oracle PD Cloud.
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
Experience designing telecom, data center, electrical, or industrial enclosures.
Experience managing large and complex CAD assemblies in SOLIDWORKS.
Experience with External Simplified Representation and large assembly performance optimization techniques.
Exposure to global engineering or cross-functional product development teams.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative product development efforts while working with global engineering teams on leading-edge mechanical design projects.
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
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.