Senior Designer, MCAD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) with company match

Generous tuition aid program

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Chaska, MN is seeking a Senior Designer (MCAD) to support new product research and development. You will be responsible for computer-aided design and technical drawings, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance. A successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree, 4-7 years of related experience, and strong knowledge of PTC Creo. The position offers a salary range of $87,500 – $105,000 with excellent benefits, including a quarterly bonus and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience as an electro-mechanical designer.
• Experience in mechanical design, material properties, fits and finishes.
• Knowledge of fluid components and PCB design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 3D design layouts of complex parts and assemblies.
• Maintain existing documentation including ECNs and AE-CNs.
• Participate in selected PDR and CDR reviews to present design parameters.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

PTC Creo CAD solid modeling

Strong communication skills

Computer literate with MS Office

Geometric tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

PTC Creo 4.0

Windchill 12.0

Job description

Position

Senior Designer, MCAD

Location

Chaska, MN

Job Id

1985-6305-27-NB-P

Number of Openings

1

Overview

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top‑tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here.

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 under the direction of design engineers. The designer shall be capable of interpreting industry design and drafting standards, military specifications and company internal procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology or related field
• 4–7 years of 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) is 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 is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required for multi‑faceted 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 US Citizen

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 to support departmental needs.
• Maintain existing documentation through preparation and incorporation of ECNs and AE‑CNs.
• 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.
• Perform detail checking of assemblies and drawings to company standards, including redraws.
• Be knowledgeable in the practical application of geometric tolerances (GTOL).
• Prepare fully annotated drawings of parts and assemblies from 3‑D assembly models.
• Utilize existing Marotta hardware for new designs/redesigns, including detailed searches using Marotta’s business system and custom software.
• Own projects from concept through production in an integrated product‑development team environment.
• Analyze designs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with engineers to develop and evaluate feasibility of designs.
• Apply tolerances on parts to satisfy design, 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 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 internal and external to the organization.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, and support actions to drive company goals.
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed).
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and any significant problems.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move around the facility.
• May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Exposure to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration.
• Work takes place in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. Standard office equipment is used, as well as appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection as required.
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside temperatures and machining processes.
• Days and hours: 9 hours/day (Monday‑Thursday), 4 hours (Friday). Overtime and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,500 – $105,000 per year. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, a quarterly bonus, and a full range of top‑quality benefits and employee services including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs; 401(k) retirement plans with company match; generous tuition aid program; paid vacation, sick and personal days; paid holidays; and flexible work hours with compressed work‑week options.

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for M/F/IWD/Veterans. Veterans are encouraged to apply. No agencies, please.