Drafter

Johnson Controls; Victoria de Durango; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Durango, Mexico, seeks a Drafter to plan, direct, and execute basic design projects tied to new product development, redesigns, and production modifications. You will support CAD deliverables, layout and packaging coordination, and release coordination using EPIC, while working closely with engineers and project managers.

The role requires a university degree (or equivalent) and experience with CAD documentation, CREO proficiency, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or 2-year degree with applicable experience.
• Experience supporting basic design or drafting in product development, redesign, or production modification.
• Working knowledge of CAD-based documentation and release processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute basic design projects related to new product development, redesigns, and production modifications.
• Prepare and support CAD deliverables for internal stakeholders and customer-facing needs.
• Coordinate layout and packaging work to support build requirements and design intent.
• Manage release coordination activities using EPIC and ensure documentation is release-ready.
• Perform CAD studies to support design decisions and product improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to resolve scope gaps and keep work moving.

Skills

CAD drafting

Creo proficiency

Documentation

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

University degree

2-year degree + 6+ yrs exp

Tools

CREO

EPIC

PDM

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Role Overview

As a Drafter, you will plan, direct, and execute basic design projects tied to new product development, redesign of existing products, and production modifications. You will also support CAD deliverables to the customer, layout and packaging coordination, release coordination using EPIC, and CAD studies while working closely with engineers, project managers, and other design team members.

What will you do?

• Plan and execute basic design projects related to new product development, redesigns, and production modifications.
• Prepare and support CAD deliverables for internal stakeholders and customer-facing needs as assigned.
• Coordinate layout and packaging work to support product build requirements and design intent.
• Manage release coordination activities using EPIC and help ensure documentation is complete and ready for release.
• Perform CAD studies that support design decisions, project execution, and product improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and design team members to resolve scope gaps and keep work moving forward.
• Monitor project risks and communicate changes or concerns early so timelines and deliverables remain on track.
• Support accurate, organized, and release-ready design output that contributes to successful product builds.

How will you do it?

Take ownership of your work with accountability, accuracy, and integrity from concept through release. Stay close to the work by clarifying expectations early, asking the right questions, and removing obstacles before they affect delivery. Use practical problem-solving and continuous improvement to identify design gaps, resolve issues, and strengthen each deliverable. Work as one team with engineers, project managers, and fellow designers by sharing information openly and respecting different perspectives.

What are we looking for?

• University degree with a suggested minimum of 1 year of experience, or a 2 year degree with a suggested minimum of 6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting basic design or drafting work in a product development, redesign, or production modification environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD-based documentation and release processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, manage details carefully, and support work that requires accuracy and follow-through.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and changing design requirements.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with CREO.
• Experience with system or large assembly layouts.
• Knowledge of sheet metal construction, drawing best practices, and DFM.
• Experience with PDM-related file management processes.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.