Associate Design Engineer

Location: Urbana, Ohio\n
\nJob Title: Associate Design Engineer\n
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\nAbout Rittal\n
\nRittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.\n
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\nRittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.\n
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\nWhy Work at Rittal & Eplan LLC\n
\nGreat Place To Work® Certified, Rittal & Eplan LLC offers a workplace culture focused on employee experience, teamwork, and collaborative innovation in a thriving environment.\n
\nCompetitive compensation - starting at $90,000 + bonus\n
\nAbove‑average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start\n
\n401(k) with company match\n
\nHealth & Wellness Benefits, including:\n
\nPaid Volunteer Time\n
\nFitness Reimbursement\n
\nPet Insurance\n
\nTuition Reimbursement\n
\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n
\nAdditional benefits may apply based on role and location\n
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\nPrimary Activities/Duties\n
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\nProvide technical oversight of critical safety items and approved sources, ensuring continued certification compliance.\n
\nMaintain design configuration baselines for fielded systems and support certification standards.\n
\nPerform engineering evaluations to resolve design-related production issues and support alternate component qualification.\n
\nConduct evaluations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support product optimization.\n
\nParticipate in the change control process to assess, approve, and implement changes to local and global products.\n
\nCollaborate with Quality teams to identify, correct, and prevent product reliability issues.\n
\nLead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, cost, quality, and productivity.\n
\nEngage with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle and manufacturing readiness.\n
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\nRequirements\n
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\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.\n
\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.\n
\nEffective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.\n
\nFamiliarity with engineering change control processes and product lifecycle management.\n
\nProficiency in CAD tools and engineering software.\n
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\nKnowledge & Experience\n
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\nAssociate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.\n
\n1–3 years of product design experience, ideally in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.\n
\nExperience with MIG/TIG welding, powder coat, e-coat, and other metal finishing processes is a plus.\n
\nKnowledge of regulatory standards such as UL, CE, NEC, VDE, and performance measures like NEMA, IEC, ANSI.\n
\nProficiency in 3D and 2D CAD tools such as ProEngineer Creo 3.0 and AutoCAD Inventor.\n
\nEagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.\n
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\nIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.\n
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\nThis option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.\n
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\nRittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.\n
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