Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
Internship
Hardware • Software • Analytics
The Role
Supports mechanical design and product development for rack power distribution products. Creates 3D CAD models, drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and product submittals for sheet metal and purchased parts. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, production, suppliers, and product teams; builds prototypes; and releases engineering changes through the PLM system.
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Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern supports new product development and product sustaining tasks for the company’s Global Rack Power Distribution products for the Integrated Rack Solutions line of business. The Mechanical Engineering Intern uses mechanical CAD software to transform product specifications into a manufacturable product, then releases that design into the engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. The candidate must be a self-starter with a positive “make it happen” approach to meet multiple project goals and deliverables including product schedules, product design and manufacturability cost targets. The candidate must also manage complex development programs comprised of multiple and sometimes concurrent deliverables in a matrixed team environment interfacing with global internal and external (supplier/partner) team members.


Responsibilities:

· Create drawings and bills of material for sheet metal and purchased parts.

· Create 3D mechanical models using sheet metal and part modeling functionality of 3D mechanical CAD software.

· Generate assembly drawings and product submittal drawings.

· Collaborate across the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, and process engineering, as well as production and product offering teams.

· Work with manufacturing engineers and production associates to build prototypes and provide direction when needed.

· Write, submit, and release engineering changes in the PLM system.


Requirements:

· Junior or Senior student studying for a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree with mechanical design experience.

· Some experience in engineering design and product development preferred.

· Working knowledge of mechanical 3D CAD modeling. CREO and/or SolidWorks preferred.

· Electrical and electromechanical knowledge preferred.

· Ability to multitask and work effectively within cross functional engineering teams.

· Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills.


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About Us

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 [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Currently a junior or senior student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering degree
  • Mechanical design experience
  • Working knowledge of mechanical 3D CAD modeling
  • Experience with CREO and/or SolidWorks
  • Experience in engineering design and product development
  • Electrical and electromechanical knowledge
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
  • Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
8,435 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications 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 extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.

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