Industrial Designer: Skid Systems & CAD Pro

Ecolab, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Pension plans

Vacation (12 days)

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. in Plano, TX, is seeking an Industrial Designer to join our team.

This early-career designer will work largely autonomously on design tasks and project scopes, producing accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings for water and wastewater treatment equipment in accordance with Ecolab CAD standards. They will develop proficiency in CAD tools, review drawings for scope and constructability, and collaborate with Senior/Lead Designers and Engineering to ensure deadlines are met and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 2–5 years of CAD design experience in industrial equipment, process systems, or skid-based design environments.
• Hands on experience in fabrication/assembly shops is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings including skid GAs, frame drawings, ISO/spool drawings, and layouts using Ecolab CAD standards.
• Design and model a wide range of treatment skids (e.g., pump skids, filtration skids, face piping, interconnecting piping and supports).
• Review project drawings, P&IDs, and specifications to identify scope requirements and constraints.
• Execute design work in both Metric and Imperial units, as required by project scope.
• Track assigned design tasks and meet agreed deliverable dates, escalating risks early when conflicts arise.
• Perform self-checks using design checklists to minimize errors, omissions, and rework.
• Participate in project and design review meetings and follow up on assigned action items.
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Lead Designers, and Engineering to clarify scope, standards, and constructability concerns.
• Support junior designers through informal guidance, knowledge sharing, and peer reviews when requested.
• Maintain professionalism when handling business-sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality (ISO 9001:2015) and safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AdvancedSteel

3D modeling

Fabrication drawings

P&IDs

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting or Mechanical Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AdvancedSteel

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. in Plano, TX, is seeking an Industrial Designer to join our team.

This early-career designer will work largely autonomously on design tasks and project scopes, producing accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings for water and wastewater treatment equipment in accordance with Ecolab CAD standards. They will develop proficiency in CAD tools, review drawings for scope and constructability, and collaborate with Senior/Lead Designers and Engineering to ensure deadlines are met and