Panduit Corporation

Mechanical Design Engineer

Panduit Corporation$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of mechanical product design experience.
  • Expertise in plastic and metal part design; hands-on with sheet metal.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: injection molding and stamping.
  • Strong analytical, innovative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Expertise in 3D CAD (Siemens NX or similar).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop connectivity, power distribution, and cooling products for data centers.
  • Execute the full design lifecycle: from concept generation to release to manufacturing.
  • Conduct applied research and stay current with emerging technologies.
  • Plan and lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
  • Prepare project schedules, budgets, design specifications, and technical reports.
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking for product concepts.

Benefits

  • Robust Total Rewards Program with health and financial benefits.
  • Flexible work options for better work-life balance (50% in-office).
  • Generous vacation, sick days, and holidays plus a volunteer day.
  • 401(k) match, profit sharing, and career advancement opportunities.
  • Parental leave support for family and future planning.
Full Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the creation of innovative products and systems that power the physical infrastructure of modern data centers. From bold concept development to successful product launch, this role drives the full product lifecycle, fueling cross-functional collaboration and transforming cutting-edge research into real-world solutions.

What You Will Do
  • Design and develop products and systems focused on connectivity, power distribution, and cooling solutions for data canter.
  • Execute the full design lifecycle: requirements capture, concept generation, design, prototyping, testing, and release to manufacturing.
  • Conduct applied research and stay current with the latest technology.
  • Plan and lead large-scale projects, including multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Prepare project schedules, budgets, design specifications, technical reports, and presentations.
  • Demonstrate creativity and out-of-the-box thinking for concepts and designs.


What You Will Bring
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
  • Experience: 1.5 - 5 years in mechanical product design with proven success launching projects from concept to completion. Prior experience in electronic packaging, fiber optics, datacenter, power, and cooling, or liquid cooling preferred.
  • Knowledge: Expertise in plastic part design, metal part design, hands-on experience with sheet metal, and broad knowledge of manufacturing processes (specifically injection molding and stamping). Prior participation with standards body a plus.
  • Interpersonal: Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Skills: Strong analytical, innovative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Expertise in 3D CAD (Siemens NX or similar). Ability to analyze heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid flow to optimize thermal performance using simulation tools preferred.


What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
  • Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
  • Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
  • Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.


Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

About Panduit Corporation

Panduit Corporation is a global manufacturer of electrical and network infrastructure solutions. The company's products include cable ties, wiring ducts, connectors, and other products used in the construction and maintenance of electrical and network systems. Panduit Corporation serves customers in various industries, including data centers, industrial automation, and transportation. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois.
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