Design Drafter

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

5d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Drafter prepares and electronically stores complex assembly drawings, models, sub-assembly drawings, and details to satisfy design requirements for mechanical or electrical systems. The role uses Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and other job-related software applications to ensure compliance with and consistency to professional standards. The position prepares schematics, layouts, and related documents; creates moderately complex 3D models and performs some design calculations; and provides information to support procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of completed designs. The Design Drafter also performs field investigations to help resolve design issues, interacts with vendors and other project contacts, maintains and archives related files and databases, independently updates existing CAD models and drawings, and assists engineers with analysis using model measurement tools. This is an onsite role in Batavia, Illinois. Fermilab describes itself as a particle physics and accelerator research laboratory funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening; new employees must also obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential.

Requirements

High school diploma or technical certificate and at least 4 years of related work experience.
Experience with NX and Teamcenter is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and web-based tools.
Understanding of ASME Y14.5 and ability to apply it accurately.
Knowledge of welding symbols and ability to apply them accurately.
Strong verbal and communication skills.
Organized and technically knowledgeable.
Ability to adjust work focus as priorities change.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Prepare and create schematics, layouts, and other related documents.
Create moderately complex 3D models and perform some design calculations.
Provide information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of completed designs.
Perform field investigations to assist in resolving design issues.
Interact with vendors, requestors, fabricators, and machine shops.
Maintain and update related files and databases, and electronically store drawing archives.
Independently update existing CAD models and related drawings.
Assist engineers with engineering analysis using model measurement tools.
Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and uphold Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.