Mechanical CAD Designer - Data Center HVAC
About The Position
The Mechanical CAD Designer supports new product development and margin expansion initiatives for Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) and Computer Room Air Handler (VCDC) products. The role contributes to concept development, detailed design, design documentation, product validation, and product-line enhancements intended to improve performance, manufacturability, and year-over-year margin. Working with engineers and cross-functional teams, the designer develops and maintains models, drawings, bills of material, and other documentation from early concept through product validation and implementation. The role also supports prototype and qualification activities, product releases, engineering changes, and the incorporation of manufacturing and field feedback. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays based on work needs, and requires travel of up to 10%.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field.
- Two to four years of experience in design, drafting, or product documentation support.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, ProEngineer, or similar CAD tools.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Working knowledge of design and drafting standards, methods, and documentation practices.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate models, drawings, and bills of material.
- Ability to work effectively in a technical engineering team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple varied tasks simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused, innovative, and quality-minded approach to assigned duties.
- Ability to adjust to changing demands, priorities, and objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in HVAC equipment, sheet metal design, piping packages, or related engineered product environments.
Responsibilities
- Support design activities for Airside Data Center TCDC and VCDC new product development and margin expansion projects.
- Create and maintain 2D and 3D models, drawings, bills of material, and related design documentation for development programs.
- Work with engineers to generate concept layouts, detailed designs, prototype documentation, and product release documentation.
- Produce designs and documentation using computer-aided design and product lifecycle management systems.
- Apply design and drafting standards, methods, and processes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Support engineering changes, design updates, and documentation revisions for new and existing products.
- Help identify and resolve design issues with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Support prototype builds, product validation activities, and implementation of product enhancements.
- Support design-for-manufacturability activities with manufacturing engineers, incorporating quality, safety, and assembly efficiency into designs.
- Support CWT readiness with lab engineers to ensure product test-readiness and design for peak product performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, product management, lab, and other cross-functional teams.
- Support design improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, and year-over-year margin.
- Incorporate manufacturing, production, and field feedback into drawings, models, and documentation updates.
- Complete design deliverables with quality, accuracy, and urgency in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
