Engineering CAD Designer

Nestlé SA; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé SA is seeking a CAD Engineering Designer located in Burlington, Wisconsin. This role involves utilizing AutoCAD for design and drafting support in architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in industrial design, proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D, and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include updating engineering drawings, managing small projects, and supporting factory operations.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in industrial design preferred.
• Technically competent in AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Experience in a TPM environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure factory drawings are up-to-date and archived.
• Support engineers in creating layouts and designs.
• Manage small building projects with contractor supervision.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D

Strong drafting and documentation skills

Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with SAP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in a related field

Professional certification in industrial design/drafting

Tools

AutoCAD 2025

AutoDesk Inventor

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The CAD Engineering Designer will utilize AutoCAD 2025 to provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering, focusing on architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. This role includes assisting in the preparation of supporting documents for capital investment proposals in collaboration with factory and Group Engineering teams. The CAD Drafter will need to be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and Autodesk Inventor, enabling the creation of industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details. Additionally, the CAD Drafter will prepare specifications to meet comprehensive design responsibilities and may work with BIM360 and AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC). The ability to assemble bid packages following AIA specifications and execute small projects is essential. Willingness to travel to other factory and vendor locations is required, with travel expectations of 10‑20%.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that factory key drawings are kept up‑to‑date and properly archived at the factory or site.
• Support the factory engineers and operations teams in establishing layouts and flow sheets during the conceptual and basic design phases of projects related to new products, new process lines, and line improvement projects.
• Support various large print requests for factory events, VIP visits, etc.
• Propose and define different alternatives to support the Early Management principles.
• Support engineers or other factory functions with technical concepts and basic design for operational projects, including machine or tooling design using AutoDesk Inventor to support Early Management principles.
• Update and coordinate technical guidelines and specifications related to drawings.
• Maintain and ensure standards for engineering drawings are consistently applied in the factory in accordance with Group Engineering drawing standards.
• Own the organization of Engineering Drawing and manuals in both paper and electronic format. Support project turnover from Engineers to ensure manuals and drawings are properly archived for Engineering and Maintenance activities. Digitize drawings as necessary.
• Provide training to factory engineers or any third‑party contractors engaged in the preparation of factory project or operational drawings.
• Manage small building improvement/upgrade projects with contractor supervision.
• Support the Engineering Department with SAP and NIMT Administration.
• Must be willing to travel to other Nestlé factories and vendor sites as required to support resident factory project requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree in a related field preferred.
• Professional certification in industrial design/drafting, specifically using AutoCAD, preferred.
• Technically competent and highly proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D to help support Early Management principles.
• 4‑6 years of experience in industrial design, preferred.
• Work experience in a TPM environment is preferred.
• AutoDesk Inventor or AutoCAD factory design suite experience is a plus.

SKILLS

• Familiarity with applicable hygiene details for food plant design.
• Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, in terms of layout, code requirements and specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple engineering discipline coordination, planning and execution.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as cross‑functionally across divisions.
• Work within multiple teams.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Good conceptual and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web‑based programs.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.