Junior Mechanical Designer: CAD, Prototyping & Documentation

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Schmalz, a leader in vacuum automation and robotics, seeks a Design Support specialist to assist the Design Engineers with drafting, documentation, and data entry in cloud systems. This role offers exposure to multiple departments and growth in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will prepare drawings, part numbers, 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), and maintain accurate product records while learning Schmalz product ranges and supporting cost reductions and design changes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting or Bachelor’s in a technical field.
• 1–3 years of engineering support, CAD drafting, or technical documentation.
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Engineers with mechanical drafting work.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including operating manuals, fabrication files, assembly files, specification sheets, and other documents.
• Handle small design tasks assigned by other departments within Schmalz.
• Perform data entry into cloud-based software to create and maintain accurate product and project records.
• Learn Schmalz product ranges to effectively support project needs and customer requirements.
• Work with product managers to support product standardization and development.
• Test prototypes and designs for performance and functionality.
• Perform cost analysis for designs and work with the design team on cost reductions.
• Maintain organized records of product specifications and performance results.
• Create pneumatic diagrams for custom designs.
• Manage and update third party vendor products and services database for use by the design and applications teams.
• Support team members across both the Vacuum Automation and Handling Systems divisions, as needed.
• Work with Assembly Team to accurately update design changes made during the build phase.
• Other duties as required, relating to CAD management, documentation, and light assembly.

Skills

3D CAD

Drawings & Docs

Data Management

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technical Field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Schmalz, a leader in vacuum automation and robotics, seeks a Design Support specialist to assist the Design Engineers with drafting, documentation, and data entry in cloud systems. This role offers exposure to multiple departments and growth in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will prepare drawings, part numbers, 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), and maintain accurate product records while learning Schmalz product ranges and supporting cost reductions and design changes.