Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – IT Hyperscale

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you are responsible for product design, including product specifications, material selection, parametric modeling, and detailing drawings. We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who can turn sheet metal into mission-critical infrastructure, designing IT datacenter racks, and network enclosures. This role blends hands-on product design, standards-driven engineering, and cross-functional project leadership. You’ll own designs from concept through production, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance with key industry standards.

Why Work at Rittal & Eplan LLC
Great Place To Work® Certified, Rittal & Eplan LLC offers a workplace culture focused on employee experience, teamwork, and collaborative innovation in a thriving environment.
Competitive compensation - starting at $90,000 + bonus
Above‑average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start
401(k) with company match
Health & Wellness Benefits, including:
Paid Volunteer Time
Fitness Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional benefits may apply based on role and location
Key Responsibilities:
Product Design & Engineering
Design IT racks, network enclosures, from concept through production, based on customer specifications.
Develop product specifications, layouts, and detailed CAD models (parametric design)
Create fabrication drawings for sheet metal components (bending, punching, welding, finishing)
Design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability
Support enclosure and accessory packaging solutions

Standards & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:
EIA-310 (rack standards)
UL 2416, UL 60950, and related UL/IEC/CSA requirements
Support product certification efforts and agency submissions
Validate designs against thermal, structural, and safety requirements

Testing & Validation
Plan and execute design verification testing (mechanical, thermal, environmental)
Interpret test results and refine designs accordingly
Support prototype builds and pilot production

Project Ownership
Lead or contribute to cross-functional project teams
Manage timelines, deliverables, and engineering milestones
Provide regular updates on schedule, cost, and risks to Project Management
Drive engineering changes (ECNs), documentation, and release processes

Documentation & Systems
Support the creation and maintenance:
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Material master data
Installation and field modification instructions
Support ERP systems (SAP preferred) for product data management
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with global design engineering team, local manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
Interface with customers to understand application requirements
Identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, and standardization
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
4–6+ years of relevant design experience (enclosures, racks, or sheet metal products preferred)
Technical Skills
Strong CAD skills (PTC Creo / Windchill preferred)
Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes
Preferred experience performing FEA simulations (structural, thermal, or vibration) to validate and optimize designs
Understanding of IP/NEMA enclosure ratings
Standards Knowledge (Highly Preferred)
EIA-310 rack standards
UL 2416, UL 60950 (or similar safety standards)
General UL, IEC, CSA compliance frameworks
Working knowledge of Open Compute Project (OCP) rack designs, architectures, and specifications is a plus
Preferred Experience:
Design of IT/data center infrastructure or network racks
Experience designing or supporting OCP-based rack systems or hyperscale data center architecture
Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and risk-based design methodologies
Experience working with global engineering teams
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
Exposure to thermal management or power distribution systems
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Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.
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