Electromechanical Designer

Gradian Thermal Solutions•Maple Grove, MN

6d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Designer creates drawings and 3D models for manufacturing packages related to cooling systems and components. The role collaborates with engineering teams, assists with production and installation manuals, and supports accurate manufacturing and assembly documentation for thermal cooling systems and data center applications. The position works across office and shop-floor environments, with CAD work as well as hands-on interaction with physical components when needed.

Requirements

Proficiency in SolidWorks, including modeling assemblies and following design team modeling standards.
Strong 2D CAD capabilities, including creating and reviewing detailed manufacturing and documentation drawings.
2–4 years of progressive mechanical and electrical design experience, ideally in piping, sheet metal, server rack, or equipment manufacturing environments, with increasing responsibility and technical ownership.
Understanding of manufacturing practices and processes, with the ability to collaborate effectively with fabrication and assembly teams.
Comfort working in office and shop-floor environments, including extended time using CAD systems and hands-on interaction with physical components when necessary.
Experience with a PDM system such as SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, or PTC Windchill.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with internal and industry standards.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and contribute technical expertise.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, including managing multiple projects, revisions, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
Effective time-management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks certification.
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification.
Experience with manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical designs, including cable routing paths, wireway layouts, harness models, cable gland selections, panel layout updates, and 2D electrical schematics.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers and other cross-functional teams.
Assist in creating and developing complex 3D assembly and component models that meet design intent, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
Perform sheet metal design using SolidWorks and guide others in proper modeling techniques.
Develop manufacturing packages, including detailed shop drawings, assembly instructions, and fabrication documentation.
Provide technical insight, resolve design challenges, and ensure documentation accuracy across disciplines.
Manage and control design data, including revisions, drawings, engineering changes, and bills of materials, ensuring configuration accuracy and process compliance.
Apply mechanical and electrical aptitude and analytical reasoning to design feasibility reviews and problem-solving.
Participate in manufacturing floor meetings, provide technical support, and perform light-duty tasks as needed to validate designs or resolve issues.