Engineering Design Technician
Purpose
The Engineering Design Technician will collaborate with HCI Engineers to develop high-quality designs for various projects and solutions, including Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical components. This role is integral to the design and development of electrical systems for HCI Energy products. The Engineering Design Technician will contribute to engineering projects, gain technical expertise, and work closely with a team of engineers. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining project documentation, ensuring proper file management, and supporting engineers with necessary resources.
Essential Job Duties
Design and Development
- Create detailed designs for mechanical, structural, and electrical components using industry-standard software.
- Implement design updates and changes in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Prepare production-ready plans, including layouts and detailed schematics, for diverse assignments.
Project Coordination
- Support the setup and organization of project documentation in management systems.
- Assist in developing work plans, budgets, and schedules while managing deliverables.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry across project files.
Collaboration and Support
- Partner with engineers, project managers, and designers to troubleshoot and resolve design challenges.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Experience and Education Required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college.
- 2+ years of experience in engineering design work (Electrical preferred)
- Proficiency in design software necessary for production tasks, such as AutoCAD (Electrical preferred), Inventor (preferred), or SolidWorks.
- Experience with Vault, including administrative functions (preferred).
- Capability to manage, coordinate, and organize project drawing revisions, plot files, and production documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of design principles, calculations, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance in deliverables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new design software to adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Capability to perform routine tasks independently, such as drawing electrical schematics and site layouts.
- Familiarity with design software training opportunities and an openness to grow technical expertise.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
The Engineering Design Technician position requires employees to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k) and 401(k) Matching program
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time Off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Disclaimer: This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. These duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Management. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job-related instructions and duties in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
HCI Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.