Job Description

The Emerson T&M ADG (Aerospace, Defense, Government Business Unit) Customer Centric Solutions team is seeking to hire an experienced Mechanical Drafter to work on custom engineering opportunities that enable the sale of standard NI Products. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI customers, engineering teams, and contract manufacturers to define, document, design and deploy NI products tailored to meet specific customer requirements for large scale turnkey engineering solutions. The ideal candidate works closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to gather system and structural requirements to calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and material requirements, then create detailed designs using CAD software.

Core Job Responsibilities:

This is a multi-functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, interface with contract manufacturers and internal personnel to create custom mechanical designs needed for the system. The role will include:

Generating custom mechanical drawings and designs and Bill of Materials

Designing/modeling /prototyping mechanical system components for test and measurement solutions

Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives

Experience and Skill Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

BS Degree: in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience in a Mechanical Drafting Role

Highly proficient with 3 to 5 years of experience in CREO

Thorough understanding of fundamental mechanical design principles and processes

In-depth knowledge of 2D & 3D design tools i.e. CREO, Pro/E, SolidWorks

Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles

Excellent oral and written communication skills

History of generating detailed drawings and design documentation

Successful history of working with external suppliers

US Person (US Citizen or Green Card ) ONLY, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances

Preferred Skills

Familiar with fixture and tool design

Familiar with thermal analysis and stress analysis

Knowledge of FMEA and RCCA methodologies

Knowledge of fabrication techniques, (machining, stamping, extrusion, casting, sheet metal layout, etc.)

Knowledge of ESD principles

Basic knowledge of electrical design principles i.e. grounding, shielding, cable design

Demonstrated ability to:

Be detail-oriented, have a strong understanding of building processes, and possess excellent technical drafting skills

Work effectively in a group development environment

Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions

Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently

Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion

Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products

Have a strong work ethic and drive to succeed

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours

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