Electrical and Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Matrix Design Group•Fort Myers, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saminco Solutions LLC and American Traction Solutions Inc. are sister companies that design, manufacture, and support electric propulsion, power electronics, motor control, and industrial power technologies. The Electrical and Mechanical Designer/Drafter supports the design and development of electrical systems and power-conversion products for mining, rail, transit, electric vehicle, marine, and industrial applications. The role works closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to turn engineering concepts, legacy drawings, field information, and customer requirements into accurate, production-ready documentation. The position is based on site at the companies’ Fort Myers, Florida headquarters, in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment, and reports to the VP of Engineering. The designer/drafter develops and maintains electrical schematics, wiring and interconnection diagrams, wire and cable schedules, panel layouts, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical. The role also creates detailed 2D mechanical drawings and 3D solid models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Work may be based on engineering sketches, markups, specifications, legacy documentation, field measurements, verbal instructions, and engineering direction. Documentation includes part, assembly, fabrication, enclosure, sheet-metal, weldment, and installation drawings, as well as exploded views, layouts, assembly instructions, and production documentation. The role checks drawings for completeness, dimensional accuracy, fit, function, electrical consistency, manufacturability, and compliance with company drafting standards. It supports manufacturing, assembly, test, purchasing, quality, and field service teams with drawing questions and documentation discrepancies, and helps resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues. The designer/drafter maintains drawing and part numbers, revision levels, component references, wire labels, and related records; processes Engineering Change Orders; and updates controlled documentation with redlines and as-built information. Additional work includes supporting prototypes, product improvements, reverse engineering, engineering change requests, equipment surveys, and verification of existing electrical systems when required. The role helps ensure mechanical designs accommodate electrical devices, wiring, cooling, service access, and environmental requirements, and develops reusable drafting resources such as templates, symbols, libraries, title blocks, and standards. It maintains organized electronic drawing files and released documentation, participates in design reviews, follows safety, quality, and confidentiality requirements, and uses sound judgment when applying AI tools and testing automation for repetitive drafting work. Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing environment, with occasional time on the manufacturing floor to verify equipment, wiring, dimensions, or installations. Occasional travel may be required. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and complete employment verification, including Form I-9; work-authorization sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in electrical or mechanical drafting, engineering technology, computer-aided design, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Two or more years of electrical drafting or electrical CAD experience in a manufacturing, industrial, transportation, mining, or power-electronics environment.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and ability to learn company-specific systems and workflows.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials, engineering specifications, and technical manuals.
Working knowledge of electrical components, wire and cable identification, connectors, terminal blocks, relays, contactors, motors, drives, control panels, and related hardware.
Working knowledge of mechanical drafting practices, dimensioning, tolerancing, fits, fasteners, and material callouts.
Understanding of common manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, and assembly.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and document-control discipline.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and service personnel.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines with limited supervision.
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment verification, including Form I-9; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including occasional standing, walking, stooping or crouching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to follow company safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-power electrical equipment, AC or DC traction systems, variable-frequency drives, motor controls, battery chargers, converters, or industrial control panels.
Experience creating drawings for electrical enclosures, power-electronics assemblies, vehicle systems, and industrial or mining equipment, including frame design, cable and component routing, and large assemblies in Inventor.
Familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 70, IEC practices, and ISO 9001 quality systems.
Experience with product data management, ERP, or engineering document-control systems.
Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, including new-product development, retrofits, machine rebuilds, and configuration-controlled product lines.
Experience supporting prototype builds, production, inspection, or field-service teams.

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring and interconnection diagrams, cable and wire schedules, panel layouts, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
Create and revise detailed 2D mechanical drawings and 3D solid models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
Prepare production documentation from sketches, markups, specifications, legacy documents, verbal instructions, field measurements, and engineering direction, including part, assembly, fabrication, enclosure, sheet-metal, weldment, and installation drawings.
Work with engineers to ensure drawings reflect design intent, product requirements, customer specifications, and manufacturing methods.
Check drawings for completeness, dimensional accuracy, fit, function, electrical consistency, manufacturability, and compliance with company drafting standards.
Support manufacturing, assembly, test, purchasing, quality, and field service teams by answering drawing-related questions, resolving documentation discrepancies, and helping resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues.
Assign and maintain drawing numbers, part numbers, revision levels, component references, wire labels, and related records according to company standards.
Process Engineering Change Orders and update affected drawings, Bills of Materials, and supporting documentation.
Update existing drawings, incorporate redlines and as-built information into controlled drawing packages, and convert legacy or field-marked documents into controlled digital files and models.
Support prototype development, product improvements, reverse engineering, and engineering change requests.
Assist with component selection and verify mechanical designs accommodate electrical devices, wiring, cooling, service access, and environmental requirements.
Develop and maintain reusable drawing templates, symbols, libraries, title blocks, and drafting standards.
Assist with equipment surveys and verification of existing electrical systems when required.
Maintain organized electronic drawing files and released documentation according to document-control procedures, ensuring current approved revisions are available to authorized users.
Participate in design reviews, recommend improvements to product quality, reliability, serviceability, and production efficiency, and incorporate feedback in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow applicable safety, quality, and confidentiality requirements.
Use AI tools judiciously for routine drafting work, test ways to automate repetitive tasks, and share useful approaches with colleagues.
Follow company safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.