Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Senior Mechanical Engineer I Location: Miamisburg, OH

• Onsite About Accelevation Accelevation (Nasdaq: ACCV) designs, manufactures and installs mission-critical infrastructure powering the world's most advanced technologies. Our vertically integrated model combines U.S.-based manufacturing and nationwide field capabilities to deliver innovative solutions at speed and scale. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a culture of ownership, speed and fearless innovation, we're building meaningful careers and ensuring our employees share in the value they help create. Your Impact As a Senior Mechanical Engineer I, you will lead the design and development of UL891 Switchboard, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and related mission-critical electrical Power Distribution Products. You will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for transforming product requirements into scalable, manufacturable, and production-ready designs. In this role, you will drive mechanical design decisions, provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, and support the continuous evolution of Accelevation's product portfolio. Your expertise will help ensure our products meet stringent quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements while supporting the company's rapid growth. This role is ideal for a highly capable engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, leading product development efforts, mentoring teammates, and bringing innovative products from concept through commercialization. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead the design and development of mechanical enclosures, assemblies, and supporting hardware for Switchboard, PDUs, RPPs, and related power distribution equipment. Own mechanical design activities from concept generation through production release and ongoing product support. Create and review detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using Solid. Works. Design sheet metal components and assemblies optimized for manufacturability, cost, quality, and assembly efficiency (DFM/DFA). Partner closely with Electrical Engineering to integrate electrical components, cabling systems, thermal considerations, and mounting features into complete product solutions. Provide technical leadership during design reviews, prototype evaluations, and validation testing. Collaborate directly with fabrication and manufacturing partners to resolve complex design and manufacturability challenges. Lead root cause investigations related to design, product quality, field issues, or manufacturing concerns and implement corrective actions. Drive engineering change management activities and ensure design documentation remains accurate and compliant. Develop and maintain engineering standards, design best practices, and product design guidelines. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and engineering technicians. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds, pilot production, and manufacturing launch readiness. Contribute to strategic product improvements focused on reliability, scalability, cost optimization, and product performance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. 5-8 years of experience in mechanical product design, development, and engineering execution. Advanced proficiency in Solid. Works, including complex assemblies, sheet metal design, and detailed drawing creation. Strong experience designing sheet metal enclosures, welded assemblies, and fabricated components.

Experience leading mechanical design efforts through product development lifecycles. Strong understanding of mechanical integration within electrical products, industrial equipment, or similar engineered systems. Familiarity with manufacturing processes including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, machining, and finishing operations.

Experience performing tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability reviews. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing Switchboard, Switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, or similar electrical infrastructure products. Knowledge of thermal management, airflow modeling, and structural design considerations for electrical equipment. Familiarity with applicable UL, NEC, and related industry standards. Experience working in mission-critical infrastructure, power distribution, data center, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and engineering revision control processes. Experience managing BOM structures within ERP environments. Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical project teams. Core Competencies Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment.

Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. Speed: Operates with urgency while maintaining high standards of quality and execution. Innovation: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer outcomes. Judgment: Makes sound technical and business decisions while balancing risk, quality, and speed.

Accountability: Takes ownership for commitments, outcomes, and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonus Paid time off 401(k) retirement plan with company match Potential equity Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Collaborative, high-performance workplace Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization Job Application Notice Accelevation LLC does not ask for payment or sensitive personal details, such as bank account or Social Security numbers, during the job application process.

If you're unsure about a job posting, apply directly at https://www.accelevation.com to stay safe. Equal Opportunity Statement Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all.

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