Design Drafter

AMSC; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSC’s Design Drafter in Queensbury, NY, creates detailed 2D drawings and 3D models to support the design and manufacturing of power quality and power systems equipment. The role collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with industry standards.

Responsibilities include developing fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and applying GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field.
• CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, machining, assembly).
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• FE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Apply GD&T for accurate tolerancing.
• Review drawings per ECR/ECO changes.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate concepts into production docs.
• Support prototyping and design validation testing.
• Ensure compliance with UL/IEEE/NEC standards as applicable.
• Maintain drawing revisions and PLM/ERP documentation.
• Assist in audits related to engineering documentation.

Skills

CAD design

3D CAD

Engineering drawing

GD&T

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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Design Drafter

Regular Full-time Queensbury, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1056

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Summary- This position is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation to support the design and manufacturing of NEPSI’s power quality and power systems equipment. This role collaborates closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and quality teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with applicable industry standards.

Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Functions:

• Support new product development, product enhancement, and custom-engineered solutions for utility and industrial customers
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D)
• Create fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate tolerancing
• Review and revise drawings based on engineering change requests (ECR/ECO)
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate design concepts into production-ready documentation
• Support prototype builds and design validation testing
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (UL, IEEE, NEC as applicable)
• Assist in root cause analysis for design related production issues
• Maintain drawing revisions and configuration control within PLM/ERP systems
• Ensure accurate documentation of product specifications and revisions
• Support internal and external audits related to engineering documentation
• Recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce costs
• Identify opportunities to standardize components and assemblies
• Other tasks as required

Education - Experience:

Preferred not required-

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field
• CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process (fabrication, machining, assembly)
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards
• Experience in power systems, electrical enclosures, or industrial equipment manufacturing
• Familiarity with UL and other regulatory compliance standards
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems
• Lean or Six Sigma training
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Technical Design proficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Change management
• Time management and organization

Any other training requirements/comments*