Senior Designer, MCAD

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 87,500 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Chaska, MN is seeking a Senior Designer for MCAD. The position requires strong PTC CREO CAD skills and experience in mechanical design principles. You will prepare detailed 3D designs and manufacturing documentation under the guidance of project engineers. Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree and 4-7 years of experience in design, as well as a proven track record with GD&T. A range of benefits, including a bonus and flexible work options, are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ experience as an electro-mechanical designer required.
• Experience with PTC Technology, specifically Creo 4.0 and Windchill 12.0.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 3D design layouts of complex parts and assemblies.
• Create manufacturing documentation of parts in compliance with standards.
• Support the library of parts and features for reuse.

Skills

PTC CREO CAD solid modeling

Mechanical design principles

Geometric tolerancing (GD&T)

Verbal/written communication

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology

Tools

PTC Technology

Job description

Position

Senior Designer, MCAD

Location

Chaska, MN

Job Id

1985-6305-27-NB-P

# of Openings

1

Position Profile

The Senior Designer (CAD Designer) provides computer‑aided design and technical drawing support for new product research and development, including derivatives of our existing product lines. They work under the direction of design engineers and are responsible for interpreting industry design and drafting standards, military specifications, and company internal procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or Electrical Technology degree
• 4–7 years’ experience working as an electro‑mechanical designer
• Experience with PTC Technology at least Creo 4.0 and Windchill 12.0
• Experience in mechanical design, material properties, fits and finishes, geometric tolerancing (GD&T) required
• Strong PTC CREO CAD solid modeling experience and understanding of mechanical design principles
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of separating operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring and tapping metallic and polymer materials
• Knowledge of fluid components, including sealing element designs, bearings and other mechanical elements, electro‑mechanical packaging, PCB design, harness design a plus
• Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi‑faced interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 3D design layouts of complex parts and assemblies, including fits, finishes, tolerances and material selection, as requested by the project engineer.
• Prepare simple design layouts of parts and assemblies, including fits and tolerances as requested by the project engineer or higher level designers.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing documentation of parts and assemblies in accordance with all company and industry standards, including a thorough tolerance stack‑up to prove design intent for fit and function.
• Support the creation of a standard library of parts and features for reuse later to support the department’s needs.
• Maintain existing documentation through the preparation and incorporation of ECN’s and AECN’s.
• Effectively interpret industry design and drafting standards, military specifications and company internal procedures.
• Participate in selected PDR and CDR reviews to help present design parameters.
• Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations.
• Detail‑check assemblies and drawings to company standards, including redraws.
• Apply practical knowledge of geometric tolerances (GTOL).
• Prepare fully annotated drawings of parts and assemblies from 3D Assembly models.
• Utilize existing Marotta hardware for new designs/redesigns, including detail searches using Marotta’s business system and custom software.
• Own projects from concept through production in an integrated, product‑development professional team environment.
• Analyze designs and determine opportunities for design improvements.
• Work with engineers to develop and evaluate the feasibility of designs.
• Apply tolerances on parts to satisfy design needs while meeting manufacturing and inspection requirements (GD&T certificates preferred).
• Create as‑built drawing packages with a high level of efficiency.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, tolerance stack‑ups, and determine the proper fits of moving and stationary parts.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Conduct research as needed.
• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels, internal and external.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, and support actions that drive company initiatives and goals.
• Assist in training personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed).
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility.
• May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines as well as appropriate protective gear.
• Work environment temperature may be affected by external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• Standard working days and hours: 9 hours/day (Monday–Thursday), 4 hours (Friday). Overtime and weekend may be required as duties demand.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $87,500 – $105,000/year. The position includes a quarterly bonus and a full range of benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible work hours with compressed work‑week options.

Citizenship & Export Compliance

Many contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on the production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license required to comply with applicable laws and government contracts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of groups protected by law.