The Client 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
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
About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
Skills
3D Designunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Castingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Manufacturingunmatched
Creo Elements/Prounmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Extrusionunmatched
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
PTC Creounmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Software Designunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
System Testunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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