EDE Electrical/Mechanical Designer– Job Description
Position Summary
The EDE Electrical/Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating, modifying, and managing detailed 2D and 3D designs for AHU, MDC or any other projects. This hybrid role supports engineering, manufacturing, and production teams by developing accurate models, construction drawings, fabrication packages, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation. The position bridges electrical and mechanical design disciplines to ensure products meet performance, quality, manufacturability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Drafting
Develop and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, layouts, and fabrication drawings using CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
Create electrical and mechanical designs from engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, customer requirements, and production standards.
Develop construction, manufacturing, and fabrication drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, machining notes, and assembly details.
Interpret and prepare electrical one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment layouts, and control panel designs.
Engineering Support
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, and document control teams to ensure design intent is fully captured and implemented.
Conduct basic design calculations and design reviews to verify functionality, dimensions, clearances, and tolerances.
Production & Change Management
Respond to manufacturing and shop-floor issues related to drawings, BOMs, specifications, routings, and design intent.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure all drawings and models comply with company standards, drafting practices, customer requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
Apply knowledge of electrical standards and industry requirements including NEC, CEC, UL, and NFPA where applicable.
Required Qualifications
Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma, Design & Drafting Technology diploma, Electrical Trade Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drafting software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of conduit sizing, routing standards, connectors, fittings, and industrial electrical hardware.
Key Competencies
Success Measures
The successful candidate will:
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