Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer ILocation: Richmond, VA | Columbus, OHSalary: $60,000 – $90,000Employment Type: Direct hire or contract-to-hire opportunities available, depending on candidate fit.
Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design and development of power protection equipment, including switchboards, power distribution units (PDUs), and power panels. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to grow, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) for new and enhanced models of power protection equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver designs on time, ensuring quality and alignment with customer and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, providing feedback and implementing modifications.
• Assist in the design and release of mechanical prototypes, support fabrication, and contribute to improvement efforts following evaluation.
• Lead smaller projects independently, managing engineering efforts to meet requirements.
• Work with production, supply chain, service, and other business areas to ensure designs meet organizational needs.
• Support product customization, lifecycle management, engineering change notices (ECN), and product optimization.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power protection equipment and datacenter markets.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards (UL, IEC) as applied to product offerings.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks CAD experience (thermal and structural evaluation).
• Experience with PLM software (a plus).
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, drawings, assemblies, and design for manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with technical writing experience a plus.
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience with test fixtures, switchboards, PDUs, UL 891, and UL 508 panels (a plus).