Design Drafter
Fermilab
Summary
The Design Drafter prepares and electronically stores complex assembly drawings, models, sub-assembly drawings, and details to satisfy design requirements for mechanical or electrical systems, utilizing Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and other job related software applications, ensuring compliance and consistency to professional standards.
Job description
About the Role
The Design Drafter prepares and electronically stores complex assembly drawings, models, sub-assembly drawings, and details to satisfy design requirements for mechanical or electrical systems, utilizing Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and other job related software applications, ensuring compliance and consistency to professional standards.
What your day-to-day will look like
- Prepare and create schematics, layouts and other related documents.
- Create moderately complex 3D models and makes some design calculations.
- Provide information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation and other aspects of the completed design.
- Perform field investigations to assist in resolving design issues.
- Interact with vendors, requestors, fabricators, and machine shops.
- Maintain and update related files and databases, electronically stores archives of drawings.
- Update existing CAD models and related drawings independently.
- Assist engineers with engineering analysis using model measurement tools.
- Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce, and uphold Fermilab's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Skills & Attributes for Success
- High School Diploma (or technical certificate) and 4+ years of related work experience.
- Experience with Primary Software – NX and Teamcenter is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, using Outlook and Web Based Tools.
- Understanding ASME Y14.5 and the ability to apply it accurately.
- Knowledge of welding symbols and applying them accurately.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Organized, technically knowledgeable.
- Ability to adjust work focus as priorities change.
- Ability to work independently.
Physical Activity and Work Conditions
HUMAN FACTORS: Mental concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or technical certificate) and 4+ years of related work experience
- Experience with Primary Software – NX and Teamcenter is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, using Outlook and Web Based Tools
- Understanding ASME Y14.5 and the ability to apply it accurately
- Knowledge of welding symbols and applying them accurately
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Organized, technically knowledgeable
- Ability to adjust work focus as priorities change
- Ability to work independently
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-term Disability
- Retirement Benefits
- Onsite Day Care
Company overview
Fermilab, officially known as Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is a premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory located in Batavia, Illinois. Operated by the Fermi Research Alliance LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, Fermilab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. The laboratory operates world-class particle accelerators, including the Tevatron (formerly the world's highest-energy particle collider) and currently hosts the Muon g-2 experiment and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Fermilab's research focuses on neutrino physics, dark matter studies, quantum science, and accelerator technology development. As one of the leading particle physics laboratories globally, Fermilab collaborates with thousands of scientists from institutions worldwide and plays a crucial role in international high-energy physics research. The laboratory also maintains strong educational outreach programs and contributes to technological innovations with applications beyond fundamental science.