Provide general Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, and to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to conceptualize, develop, and complete detailed designs of hardware for various mechanical applications.
Translate requirements and constraints into detailed layouts, fabrication, and assembly drawings utilizing knowledge of CAD tools.
Create moderately complex 3D CAD models of design concepts using PTC Creo 10.
Develop detailed fabrication drawings, specifications, and documentation for all designs.
Work independently on small projects and/or contribute to large team projects.
Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas; analyze cost effectiveness of design, schedule, and materials.
Interact productively with vendors, customers, and others outside the work unit.

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree with significant science, mathematics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Intermediate knowledge of drafting standards, procedures, and techniques, including working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
Experience developing design concepts with a broad background in a wide variety of its various sub-disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
Intermediate understanding of design, function, fabrication processes, and packaging of mechanical hardware/systems.
Demonstrated ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of PTC Creo10 CAD software.

Mechanical Design Drafter – Designer

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