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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23223Full-time$86k–$126k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead mechanical design and development of Data Center Power Systems products (PDUs, RPPs, STS) from concept through production release.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (power distribution)

Builds

PDU, RPP, and STS product platforms for data centers

Domain

Industrial equipment / Power distribution

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

mechanical design, structural design, thermal management, sheet metal fabrication, tolerance analysis, compliance engineering, root cause analysis, mentoring

Preferred skills

Data Center Power Distribution experience, UL standards knowledge (50, 891, 1008), NEC requirements, thermal modeling, airflow optimization, structural/vibration analysis, FEA tools, certification support

Technologies

FEA tools, UL standards, NEC codes

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and development of PDU, RPP, and STS product platforms; Design and optimize enclosure systems, bus support structures, internal assemblies, and mounting architectures; Perform mechanical analysis, tolerance studies, thermal evaluations, and structural assessments; Lead design reviews and technical decision-making activities; Develop solutions that improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost; Support certification and compliance requirements; Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation; Mentor junior engineers and support technical development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership expectations