Mechanical/Structural Design Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMechanical Design EngineerBERGVIK NORTH AMERICA INC. · SOUTH BEND, INDIANA · FULL-TIMEWORK ARRANGEMENTThis position will work remotely during Bergvik's South Bend office-development period and will transition to an inoffice position once the local office is established. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the South Bendarea.Bergvik North America Inc., headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a leader in seismic-rated raised access flooringsystems. Our solutions protect mission-critical equipment in high-seismic regions, military installations, electrical equipmentrooms, and HVDC converter stations, supporting some of the largest renewable energy projects in the United States.With a 56-year history, Bergvik is growing and strengthening its design and engineering capabilities in North America whilemaintaining its focus on resilient infrastructure and mission-critical environments.Position PurposeThe Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the development, modeling, detailing, documentation, and project supportof Bergvik's raised access flooring products and custom fabricated assemblies.The role includes the mechanical design of raised access flooring components, equipment support assemblies, pedestals,adapter plates, brackets, frames, footplates, and other fabricated steel products. The engineer will develop practical,manufacturable designs that satisfy project dimensions, equipment interfaces, installation requirements, and approvedengineering criteria.This position supports data centers, laboratories, critical infrastructure, electrical equipment rooms, industrial facilities,energy projects, military or secure environments, and other mission-critical applications. The Mechanical Design Engineermust be able to support multiple active projects through design development, fabrication, installation, and closeout.Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop mechanical designs for raised access flooring systems, equipment support assemblies, pedestals, adapter plates,brackets, frames, footplates, and related fabricated components.Create and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D models for project-specific and standard Bergvik products.Prepare general arrangement drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly details, installation drawings, andsupporting technical documentation.Establish component dimensions, materials, tolerances, finishes, hardware requirements, and assembly interfaces.Perform mechanical-design calculations and evaluations related to component sizing, fastener selection, fit, clearances,tolerance stack-ups, equipment interfaces, assembly weight, and product functionality.Core Responsibilities (continued)Design components and assemblies for manufacturability, fabrication efficiency, installation access, serviceability, andrepeatable production.Develop and maintain bills of materials, part numbers, component descriptions, drawing references, and revisioninformation.Review architectural, equipment, mechanical, fabrication, installation, and client drawings to identify missing information,dimensional conflicts, coordination issues, field constraints, and design risks.Coordinate equipment footprints, floor heights, clearances, penetrations, cable routing, support locations, fasteningrequirements, and installation interfaces.Ensure that drawings, models, bills of materials, specifications, project correspondence, and approved engineeringrequirements remain coordinated throughout the project.Work closely with estimating, project management, manufacturing, warehouse, fabrication, purchasing, and installationteams.Coordinate directly with fabricators and suppliers to confirm that designs are practical, manufacturable, cost-effective,and consistent with available production capabilities.Respond to technical questions and design-review comments from clients, contractors, consultants, fabricators, installers,and project stakeholders.Prepare clear written responses, design narratives, product explanations, and supporting documentation for internal andclient review.Coordinate with third-party structural engineers and Professional Engineers when structural calculations, seismicverification, anchorage design, or sealed documentation are required.Provide third-party engineers with accurate models, drawings, dimensions, equipment information, material specifications,connection details, and project criteria needed to complete their review.Incorporate approved structural-engineering requirements and review comments into Bergvik drawings, models,components, and project documentation.Revise drawings and models in response to updated project information, approved engineering comments, fabricationfeedback, field conditions, or design changes.Support fabrication and installation by answering technical questions, resolving dimensional issues, and evaluatingproposed product or assembly modifications.Maintain organized project files, revisions, drawings, models, bills of materials, technical records, and supportingcorrespondence.Assist with product development, prototyping, testing, standardization, and continuous improvement.Travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, fabrication facilities, supplier facilities, or installation locations.ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION STANDARDBergvik's drawings, models, technical documentation, and project correspondence must clearly communicate theintended design.The Mechanical Design Engineer must document dimensions, materials, hardware, interfaces, assumptions, installationrequirements, revisions, and design decisions clearly enough that the work can be reviewed, manufactured, assembled,and installed without unnecessary back-and-forth.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Product Design Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.Minimum three years of relevant mechanical-design, product-design, manufacturing, or fabrication experience.Demonstrated experience developing mechanical components and assemblies from project requirements throughfabrication-ready documentation.Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.Experience preparing accurate models, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly details, and bills of materials.Working knowledge of mechanical-design principles, materials, tolerances, fasteners, fabricated metal components, andassembly methods.Experience interpreting architectural, mechanical, equipment, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication drawings.Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly principles.Ability to coordinate dimensional interfaces between equipment, fabricated assemblies, building conditions, andinstallation requirements.Ability to prepare technically accurate, organized, and client-ready drawings, documentation, and written responses.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with close attention to detail.Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small cross-functional team.Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of design, fabrication, and installation.Ability to explain technical information to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.Candidates with less experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong CAD, mechanical-design, fabricationdocumentation, and project-coordination capabilities. QualificationsExperience designing fabricated steel, sheet-metal, machined, welded, or bolted mechanical assemblies.Experience with AutoCAD and one or more platforms such as Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, Revit, SolidWorks, or comparablesoftware.Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing tolerances, material specifications, and drawingstandards.Experience preparing bills of materials and maintaining part-number and revision-control systems.Familiarity with welding, machining, cutting, forming, coating, and steel-fabrication processes.Familiarity with mechanical fasteners, threaded components, post-installed anchors, adhesive products, or comparableconnection products.Experience working directly with fabricators, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and field installers.Experience with prototype development, product testing, product standardization, or continuous-improvement initiatives.Experience in data centers, critical facilities, laboratories, industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, electrical equipmentrooms, or similar technical environments.Experience coordinating drawings and product documentation with external structural engineers or ProfessionalEngineers.Familiarity with ERP, product-data-management, document-control, or bill-of-material systems.Engineer-in-Training certification is beneficial but not required.Position DetailsREPORTS TO Vice President, Business DevelopmentWORK HOURS This is a full-time position. Occasional schedule flexibility may be necessary to support projectdeadlines, client meetings, site activities, fabrication requirements, or coordination across timezones.TRAVEL Occasional travel is required, approximately three to five trips annually, subject to project needs.COMPENSATION will be based on relevant mechanical-design experience, demonstrated technicalcapabilities, qualifications, and proven expertise.BenefitsPaid vacationPaid federal holidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Bergvik offers access to a group insurance plan for eligible employees. Premium costsdepend on the coverage selected and are discussed during the offer process