The Role
Designs and improves power protection and distribution equipment, including switchboards, PDUs, and power panels. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, engineering documentation, prototype development, design reviews, testing, product customization, engineering changes, and design-for-manufacturing improvements. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service teams while managing smaller projects and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Mechanical Engineer – Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH
We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and improvement of power protection and power distribution equipment. This role combines mechanical design, CAD modeling, prototype development, product customization, and cross-functional engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain mechanical designs, drawings, models, and other engineering documentation for new and existing products.
- Support the development of Switchboards, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and Power Panels.
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and other teams to move designs from concept through production.
- Participate in design reviews and verification activities; provide technical input and make design changes as needed.
- Develop and release mechanical prototypes and work with fabrication teams during prototype builds.
- Evaluate prototype results and lead design improvements based on testing and fabrication feedback.
- Independently manage smaller engineering projects and coordinate the activities required to meet project objectives.
- Support product modifications, customization requests, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), product life-cycle activities, and design optimization.
- Apply design-for-manufacturing principles to improve production readiness and product performance.
- Help ensure designs meet customer requirements, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience with mechanical CAD design and engineering documentation.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively while managing assigned projects and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of SolidWorks CAD experience, including mechanical modeling and thermal and structural evaluation.
- Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market.
- Understanding of how UL and IEC electrical safety standards apply to electrical equipment.
- Experience with PLM software.
- Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
- Experience working with test fixtures and fixture design.
- Technical writing experience.
- Familiarity with Switchboards, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), UL 891, and UL 508 panels.
- Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, or engineering change processes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline
- At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience with mechanical CAD design and engineering documentation
- Ability to collaborate effectively and manage assigned projects and deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment
- At least 2 years of SolidWorks CAD experience, including mechanical modeling and thermal and structural evaluation
- Knowledge of power protection equipment and the data center market
- Understanding of UL and IEC electrical safety standards for electrical equipment
- 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
- Technical writing experience
- Familiarity with switchboards, Power Distribution Units, UL 891, and UL 508 panels
- Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, or engineering change processes
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The Company
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.
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