Design Drafter

American Superconductor; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Superconductor is seeking a Design Drafter in Queensbury, NY to develop 2D/3D drawings and documentation for power quality equipment. You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.

The role requires CAD proficiency, attention to GD&T, and experience in a manufacturing setting. On-site work in upstate New York offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing design support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and custom engineering solutions.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D).
• Produce fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs, and wiring diagrams.
• Apply GD&T to ensure accurate tolerancing and manufacturability.
• Maintain drawing revisions and support audits of engineering documentation.

Skills

Technical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

FE certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/ERP systems

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*