Designer Drafter

AMSC; Ayer, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

401K match

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

EAP Program

PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

AMSC is seeking a design engineer to create detailed 2D and 3D models and documentation for power quality equipment. You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include developing drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and PLM/ERP data, reviewing changes, and supporting prototypes and design validation. A strong CAD background in a manufacturing environment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering 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 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.
• FE certification.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for power systems equipment.
• Develop fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Apply GD&T principles for accurate tolerancing.
• Review drawings based on ECR/ECO changes.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate concepts into production-ready documentation.
• Support prototype builds and design validation testing.
• Ensure compliance with UL, IEEE, NEC codes.
• Assist in root cause analysis for design-related production issues.
• Maintain drawing revisions and configuration control in PLM/ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to standardize components and assemblies.

Skills

Technical design proficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Change management

Time management & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma training

FE certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

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

NEPSI is an EEO M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• and 401K match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• EAP Program
• PTO
• Life Insurance