Designer II

Phoenix-Contact; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Designer II in the Harrisburg area to design and sustain products that meet customer and business requirements. You will collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Planning, and external vendors to drive development and lifecycle management of products.

Role requires intermediate CAD proficiency, packaging design, and enclosure/sheet metal development. Hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for cross-functional impact and cost-aware,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree in mechanical/electrical engineering technology or related field.
• Knowledge of GD&T preferred for mechanical engineers.
• 2-5 years of mechanical or electrical design preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while being the prime contributor.
• Communicate and work effectively with others.
• 3D Solid Modeling experience.
• 2D Drawing experience.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D & 3D CAD drawings/models.
• Create assembly drawings for manufacturing.
• Understand tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Change coordination.
• Create & maintain Bills of Materials.
• Implement appropriate packaging.
• Provide CAD and technical support of existing product designs.
• Collaborate on new product requests.
• Identify and integrate second-source/replacement components.
• Update/maintain information within ERP and PLM systems.
• Interface with Sales, customers, and Product Managers to obtain and fulfill requirements.
• Work with approved Vendors, Strategic Purchasing, Planning and Production for pricing and lead times.
• Answer questions and provide information to manufacturing as needed.
• Develop new processes/techniques for product manufacturing with the team.
• Support production with design interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on design reviews and cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CAD drawings

2D & 3D modeling

Packaging design

Sheet metal components

Manufacturing support

ERP & PLM systems

Communication

GD&T

Multi-project management

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

ERP

PLM systems

Job description

The Designer II is responsible for creating and sustaining products and solutions that meet customer and business requirements. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Product Management, Customers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Planning, and external vendors to support the successful development and lifecycle management of products. The Designer II applies intermediate-level expertise in CAD tools, packaging design, and the development of enclosures and sheet metal components. This position supports both new product development and enhancements to existing products, ensuring designs are functional, manufacturable, and aligned with quality and cost objectives. Through strong technical execution and collaboration, The Designer II contributes to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D & 3D CAD drawings / Models
• Creation of assembly drawings for manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of tolerancing and dimensioning
• Change Coordination
• Create & Maintain Bills of Materials
• Implementing appropriate Packaging
• Provides CAD and technical support of existing product designs
• Collaborates on new product requests
• Identifies and integrates second source/replacement components
• Updates / maintains information within ERP and PLM systems
• Interfaces directly with Sales Personnel, customers and or Product Managers, to obtain & fulfill product requirements
• Works with approved Vendors, Strategic Purchasing, Planning and Production to obtain pricing and lead-time information
• Answers questions and provides information to manufacturing as needed
• Works with manufacturing team to create new processes/techniques for product manufacturing
• Support production with design interpretation and troubleshooting
• Collaborate on design reviews and cross-functional projects
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams
• Support manufacturing with design interpretation and troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned by one’s Manager

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or Technical Degree in related field
• Knowledge of GD&T preferred for mechanical engineers
• 2-5 years of mechanical or electrical design preferred
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects, while occasionally being the prime contributor
• Communicate and work effectively with others
• 3D Solid Modeling experience
• 2D Drawing experience

Essential Job Functions

• Occasional Domestic Travel required
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• This is a hybrid position unless otherwise specified requiring 3 days in the office.

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more!

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