Product Design Engineer - Onsite, SolidWorks & AutoCAD Expert

Sterling St James LLC; Avoca (IA); On-site; USD 54,500 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Avoca, IA is seeking an Engineer Product Design to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for on-site fabrication. You will review specs with sales, develop detailed drawings, manage ECOs, and ensure compliance with UL/NEC/NFPA standards while supporting production and field inspections.

Requires associate degree and 3–5 years design experience; strong CAD skills; knowledge of mobile electrification systems; excellent

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or newer) and SolidWorks.
• Solid understanding of mobile electrification systems used in industrial and commercial applications.
• Excellent communication skills to document and discuss technical requirements with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate customer design specifications with sales to align product capabilities with project needs.
• Create detailed component drawings, layouts, schematics, and proposals using SolidWorks and AutoCAD/Draftsight.
• Analyze equipment and performance specs to develop designs suitable for current manufacturing methods and facilities.
• Manage ECOs, support corrective actions, and resolve design-related challenges.
• Participate in design review meetings with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams for custom-engineered solutions.
• Provide direct engineering support to the production floor and assist with on-site inspections and commissioning activities.
• Interpret relevant industry standards and regulatory codes including UL, NEC, and NFPA.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mobile electrification systems

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Sterling St James LLC in Avoca, IA is seeking an Engineer Product Design to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for on-site fabrication. You will review specs with sales, develop detailed drawings, manage ECOs, and ensure compliance with UL/NEC/NFPA standards while supporting production and field inspections.

Requires associate degree and 3–5 years design experience; strong CAD skills; knowledge of mobile electrification systems; excellent