Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Global Thermal Management R&D; organization in Rivarotta, Italy. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, enhancement, and industrialization of Drycooler products for global markets. The engineer will support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) activities, working closely with international engineering teams, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The role requires strong mechanical design capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions from concept through production release.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for Thermal Management products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Support global NPDI programs from concept through product launch.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, and Validation teams.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design evaluations.
• Support prototype development, testing, and design verification activities.
• Drive cost reduction, manufacturability, serviceability, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering releases, product structures, revisions, and documentation through PLM systems.
• Participate in technical reviews, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support supplier development and product industrialization activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably PTC Creo.
• Experience using PLM systems and engineering change-management processes.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, piping systems, welded structures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of BOM structures and product configuration management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Italian language proficiency is preferred for effective collaboration with local functions and suppliers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in Dry-coolers, cooling towers, HVAC or other data center thermal management products.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience working in a global or multinational engineering organization.
• Experience supporting NPDI programs. KEY COMPETENCIES
• Results orientation
• Technical excellence
• Ownership of deliverables
• Teamwork and global collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Adaptability
• Continuous improvement
• Structured problem solving
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for Thermal Management products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Support global NPDI programs from concept through product launch.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, and Validation teams.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design evaluations.
• Support prototype development, testing, and design verification activities.
• Drive cost reduction, manufacturability, serviceability, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering releases, product structures, revisions, and documentation through PLM systems.
• Participate in technical reviews, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support supplier development and product industrialization activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably PTC Creo.
• Experience using PLM systems and engineering change-management processes.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, piping systems, welded structures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of BOM structures and product configuration management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Italian language proficiency is preferred for effective collaboration with local functions and suppliers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in Dry-coolers, cooling towers, HVAC or other data center thermal management products.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience working in a global or multinational engineering organization.
• Experience supporting NPDI programs. KEY COMPETENCIES
• Results orientation
• Technical excellence
• Ownership of deliverables
• Teamwork and global collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Adaptability
• Continuous improvement
• Structured problem solving