Mechanical Engineer- VAVE

Vertiv Group • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Our Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) division designs and manufactures electrical distribution equipment for datacenters. Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit ambitious and motivated VAVE engineers with electro-mechanical backgrounds to join our team. A VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) Engineer optimizes product value by reducing costs while maintaining or enhancing quality, functionality, and performance. They analyze designs, materials, and manufacturing processes, collaborating with R&D, procurement, and production teams to implement cost-effective solutions and improve efficiency. You will be rewarded with a market-leading salary, excellent opportunities for development, and extensive technical support. This is an opportunity to become a key part of the ongoing success of one of the best companies to work for in the datacenter infrastructure industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo (preferred), NX) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., metal fabrication, molding, assembly).
• Knowledge of cost-reduction methodologies (Value Engineering/Value Analysis).
• Experience with BOM (Bill of Materials) management.

Responsibilities

• Cost Reduction & Analysis: Identify and implement opportunities to reduce product costs through teardowns, benchmarking, and cost modeling (material, labor, logistics).
• Design Improvement: Utilize CAD/CAE tools for 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Manufacturability (DFM/DFS): Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Service (DFS) principles to enhance production efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to validate and implement engineering changes.
• Testing & Validation: Coordinate component qualification, prototyping, and testing to ensure performance standards are maintained.
• Documentation: Maintain DFMEA, PFMEA, engineering documents, and technical reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level