Senior Design Drafting Technician

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Create new and/or revise existing three-dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD) models of mechanical parts and assemblies to support developing and maintaining our product line
• Create new and/or revise existing two dimensional drawings or prints using CAD software, and bills of material for our products
• Create and revise electrical drawings and schematic documents with various inputs from design engineers
• ·Develop printed circuit board (PCB) physical layouts from schematic information and direction from the design engineers
• Produce manufacturing documentation suitable for the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA)
• Determine scaling; insert necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations
• Checks drawings versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standard engineering drafting practices and standards
• Works with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation
• Creates Engineering Change Notices detailing the necessary changes to released designs, updates drawings/models/BOMs as needed, and routes change requests through the approval process
• Creates and revises documentation detailing assembly and/or testing
• May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage
• Researches and interfaces with vendors on products that meet job design requirements
• Uses the Engineering Change database to implement changes in a design document to cut costs where needed and record changes that are needed to improve on a product
• Works under limited supervision
• Possess necessary computer skills to proficiently handle routine tasks

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of design principles and techniques including computer aided design (CAD)
• Trained/ experienced in the use of current strategic Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks and AutoDesk preferred)
• Experience in the capture of electronic schematics and electrical diagrams
• Experience and training in the development of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts including component placement, trace routing & design verification.
• Trained/ experienced in the use of PCB design tools (Xpedition preferred)
• General knowledge of design documentation standards (e.g ASME Y14.5M, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Aware of simple mechanical stress; structural, thermal and tolerance analysis
• Should possess initiative as well as strong organizational & problem-solving skills
• Works within the trade space defined (cost / schedule / technology)
• Applies general knowledge effectively in team environment
• Able to accept and integrate constructive feedback
• Demonstrates the ability to weigh risks and make progress in the face of uncertainty
• Willingly takes on problems and commits to solutions
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Fulfills role as a reliable team member and understands own role within team
• Manages time to ensure an assignment's completion