Assistant Design Engineer

Educated Solutions Corp; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Educated Solutions Corp is seeking an Assistant Design Engineer to support the design and engineering of snow and ice equipment and associated products. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate aiming to build a career in mechanical product design and engineering.

You will work closely with the Senior Design Engineer on CAD work, drawings, product documentation, testing, and other engineering support activities, with opportunities to progress into a Design Engineer position as your

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Coursework or hands-on experience with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, tolerances, and drafting.
• Exposure to GD&T is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable on both office/design and manufacturing floors.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Revise drawings and models based on direction and engineering changes.
• Maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and product documentation.
• Support engineering change activities for existing products and components.
• Assist with inspection and measurement to verify conformance with drawings.
• Assist with prototype builds, testing, data collection, and result documentation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses under supervision.
• Support 3D scanning, measurement, and reverse engineering when needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers on questions.
• Develop understanding of Sno-Way and Pier of d'Nort products and processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting and documentation of corrective changes.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

2D drawings

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

AS/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

ESC has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Design Engineer to support the design and engineering of our client’s snow and ice equipment and piers and accessories. This is an entry-level position intended for a recent college or technical school graduate who is interested in developing a career in mechanical product design and engineering. The Assistant Design Engineer will work closely with the Senior Design Engineer and initially focus on CAD work, drawings, product documentation, testing, inspection, and other engineering support activities.

As the individual develops greater product knowledge, technical skills, and experience, responsibilities may expand to include more independent design and engineering assignments, with the opportunity to progress into a Design Engineer position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Make drawing and model revisions based on direction, markups, engineering changes, and product improvements.
• Assist with maintaining engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and other product documentation.
• Support engineering change activities for existing products and components.
• Assist with the inspection and measurement of components and finished products to verify conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist Design Engineers with prototype builds, product testing, data collection, and documentation of results.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis under the direction of experienced engineering personnel.
• Support the engineering team with 3D scanning, measurement, and reverse engineering of components when needed.
• Work with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Technical Service, and suppliers to help resolve drawing, component, and manufacturing questions.
• Develop an understanding of Sno-Way and Pier of d'Nort products, manufacturing methods, materials, and design standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting product and production issues and documenting corrective changes.
• Perform other engineering and product support assignments as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Coursework or hands-on experience with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, dimensioning, tolerances, and drafting practices.
• Exposure to GD&T is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of common manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly is helpful.
• Comfortable working in both an office/design environment and on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and other departments.
• The Assistant Design Engineer position is intended to provide hands-on experience across product design, manufacturing, testing, and engineering support. The successful candidate will receive progressively more challenging assignments as technical skills and product knowledge develop.
• Demonstrated growth in CAD and design capabilities, engineering judgment, product knowledge, project responsibility, and problem-solving may provide an opportunity for advancement into a Design Engineer position.