Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and improvement of power protection equipment, including switchboards, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and power panels. This hands-on role combines mechanical design, prototyping, documentation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical designs and documentation for new and enhanced power protection equipment.
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs that meet customer and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and verification activities, incorporating feedback and making design improvements.
- Design and release mechanical prototypes, support fabrication, and lead improvements based on prototype results.
- Independently lead smaller engineering projects and coordinate activities required to meet project requirements.
- Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Service, and other business functions to ensure product designs support operational needs.
- Support product customization, lifecycle management, ECN, and product optimization activities.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market.
- Ability to interpret and apply electrical safety standards, including UL and IEC, to product designs.
- 2+ years of experience with SolidWorks CAD design software, including thermal and structural evaluation.
- Experience with PLM software.
- Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Experience with test fixtures and fixture design.
- Familiarity with switchboards, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), UL 891, and UL 508 panels.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative, solution-focused approach with the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment.
- Strong workload management and organizational skills.
- Technical writing experience is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market
- Ability to interpret and apply UL and IEC electrical safety standards
- At least 2 years of experience with SolidWorks CAD design software, including thermal and structural evaluation
- Experience with PLM software
- Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and Design for Manufacturing
- Experience with test fixtures and fixture design
- Familiarity with switchboards, Power Distribution Units, UL 891, and UL 508 panels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, solution-focused teamwork approach
- Strong workload management and organizational skills
- Technical writing experience
What We Do
Qualdoc is a global organization providing industrial staffing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management services. They specialize in engineering support, metrology, and quality assurance for sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and power. The company focuses on building partnerships to ensure speed-to-market and low-risk manufacturing, offering services ranging from prototype development to high-volume production and in-country procurement support for clients worldwide.
