Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 1 month ago
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
15+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for driving the mechanical design and engineering effort across customer programs, focusing on hyperscaler data center infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Review and interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure mechanical designs meet contractual and technical intent
Lead cross-functional design reviews, coordinating input and alignment from Sales, Manufacturing, and end-user stakeholders
Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for hyperscaler data center build programs, including skid and e-house mechanical systems (structural, HVAC, cooling, piping, enclosures)
Develop, review, and approve mechanical layouts, structural designs, enclosure designs, and equipment arrangement drawings
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (ASME, ASHRAE, IBC, NEMA), and customer-specific technical requirements
Partner with Manufacturing to resolve constructability issues and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives
Support Sales and proposal teams with technical scoping, cost estimation input, and risk identification during the bid phase
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level mechanical engineers
Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed (up to 30%) to support design reviews, site walks, and commissioning support
Identify and drive resolution of technical issues arising during design, fabrication, and field deployment
Maintain and improve internal design standards, templates, and best practices for mechanical engineering deliverables
Qualification
Required
15+ years of applicable mechanical engineering experience, including significant experience in a lead or senior technical role
Demonstrated experience with hyperscaler data center builds, specifically involving power skids and e-houses
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems relevant to modular/prefabricated equipment, including structural design, cooling/HVAC, and enclosure design
Proven ability to lead cross-functional design reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Experience reviewing and interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and contractual technical requirements
Strong understanding of applicable mechanical codes and industry standards (ASME, ASHRAE, IBC, NEMA, etc.)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Sales)
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent applicable experience)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with modular/prefabricated equipment design and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with data center commissioning processes and documentation
Experience with 3D modeling and structural analysis software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS)
Benefits
We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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78%
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Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Zhana Goldblatt
Chief Financial Officer
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