Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary Forgent is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Mechanical to lead the mechanical architecture and development of modular power infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for designing scalable product platforms that support Forgent's portfolio of critical power distribution equipment including switchboards, switchgear, power distribution skids, PDUs, RPPs, transformer protection skids, utility interface skids, and E-House power modules. The engineer will focus on platform architecture, modular product design, and manufacturability, enabling standardized solutions that reduce labor hours, improve production efficiency, and accelerate deployment of power infrastructure systems. This position requires strong collaboration with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Compliance and Quality teams to ensure designs support repeatable manufacturing and high product reliability. Key Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Product DevelopmentDevelop mechanical platform architectures supporting modular critical power infrastructure systems.Design structural and packaging solutions for:Power distribution skids, Transformer protection skids, Utility interface skids, Switchgear assembliesPower distribution units (PDUs) and remote power panels (RPPs), Modular E-House power systemsNew Product Adjacencies to the data center or renewable energy sectorDefine modular design standards enabling scalable and repeatable product configurations.Support development of new platform-based products that improve speed-to-market and manufacturing efficiency. Mechanical Design & EngineeringDevelop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks with interfaces to AutoCAD Electrical, PLM and PDM interfaces.Design and optimize:Structural frames and skid assemblies, Equipment Designs and Configurable Layouts, Busbar and power distribution components, Equipment mounting systems, Cable management and routing, Thermal considerations and equipment layoutStructural support for heavy electrical componentsPerform engineering calculations related to: Structural integrity, Seismic requirements, Equipment loading, Environmental considerations Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Develop product designs that reduce manufacturing labor hours and complexity.Standardize mechanical assemblies and components to improve manufacturing repeatability.Work closely with Production teams to optimize fabrication methods including: Sheet metal design, Welded assemblies, Modular structural framesIdentify opportunities to reduce manufacturing cost and assembly time. Standards & Compliance Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable industry standards including but not limited to:UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508ANEC, IEEENFPA 70 / NFPA 70ENEMA, ANSI Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with:Production teams to ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiencyQuality teams to support product reliability and complianceElectrical engineering teams to integrate electrical components within mechanical platforms Required QualificationsB.S. in Mechanical Engineering5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial or power infrastructure productsProficiency with SolidWorksExperience designing fabricated metal structures and assembliesExperience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principlesStrong understanding of modular product design and standardizationAbility to translate product architecture into repeatable manufacturing designs Preferred QualificationsExperience with critical power infrastructure equipment, including: switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, E-Houses, Power distribution skidsExperience working with UL or NEC governed equipmentExperience with structural analysis or FEA toolsExperience supporting manufacturing process improvements Key Success FactorsStrong system-level thinkingAbility to develop modular product platformsFocus on manufacturing efficiency and standardizationCollaboration with production and quality teamsOwnership of product development initiatives BenefitsPTO/ESSTPaid holidays$100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurancePaid WeeklyVision and Dental Insurance401K / Life Insurance / STD #LI-TV1