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# Associate Design Engineer

- **Company:** Rittal LLC
- **Location:** Urbana, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Software Tools, Creo, 2d Design
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65efbbb1878a6edd

## About the Role

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
 * Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.
 * Familiarity with engineering change control processes and product lifecycle management.
 * Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering software.

Knowledge & Experience

 * Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
 * 1-3 years of product design experience, ideally in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
 * Experience with MIG/TIG welding, powder coat, e-coat, and other metal finishing processes is a plus.
 * Knowledge of regulatory standards such as UL, CE, NEC, VDE, and performance measures like NEMA, IEC, ANSI.
 * Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD tools such as ProEngineer Creo 3.0 and AutoCAD Inventor.
 * Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.

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## Description

* Provide technical oversight of critical safety items and approved sources, ensuring continued certification compliance.
 * Maintain design configuration baselines for fielded systems and support certification standards.
 * Perform engineering evaluations to resolve design-related production issues and support alternate component qualification.
 * Conduct evaluations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support product optimization.
 * Participate in the change control process to assess, approve, and implement changes to local and global products.
 * Collaborate with Quality teams to identify, correct, and prevent product reliability issues.
 * Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on speed, cost, quality, and productivity.
 * Engage with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle and manufacturing readiness.


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