Senior Design Technician

About the Role

The Senior Design Technician develops accurate parametric and non-parametric 3D models, detailed product drawings, drawing revisions, bills of material, and related technical documentation required to manufacture products in accordance with customer specifications, performance requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.

Working from engineering concepts and design direction, this role exercises substantial independent judgment in detailing components, assemblies, and subsystems. The Senior Design Technician also provides technical support throughout the sales, design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes while mentoring and guiding other design technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling and Design Development: Create accurate 3D models, layouts, detailed drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with design requirements and production schedules.

• Engineering Concept Development: Convert engineering concepts, calculations, sketches, and specifications into complete, manufacturable designs for components, assemblies, and subsystems.

• Product Lifecycle Management: Prepare parametric and non-parametric models and maintain design data within the approved product lifecycle management (PLM) environment.

• Product Development Support: Produce models, layouts, sketches, and technical documentation to evaluate product functionality, feasibility, fit, and manufacturability.

• Sales and Contract Support: Generate outline drawings and technical information to support sales activities and contract negotiations within required response times.

• Post-Order Technical Support: Assist contract administration by addressing customer questions, technical clarifications, and documentation requests following order placement.

• Design Review and Quality: Review models, layouts, drawings, and bills of material for accuracy, completeness, dimensional consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and design practices.

• Drawing Revisions and Configuration Control: Prepare, process, and document drawing changes and revision notices while maintaining accurate configuration control.

• Cross-Functional Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to designers, design technicians, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and other company facilities regarding design intent, materials, substitutions, and manufacturing requirements.

• Manufacturing and Testing Support: Support shop assembly and product testing by investigating design-related questions or issues and coordinating timely resolution with engineering.

• Engineering Collaboration: Assist engineers with sketches, layouts, calculations, tolerance evaluations, and technical problem-solving as needed.

• Training and Mentorship: Mentor and train design technicians and other support personnel in drafting practices, design tools, documentation standards, and departmental procedures.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements to safety, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule performance.

• Perform occasional assignments of a higher technical classification and other duties as assigned.

Scope, Purpose, and Frequency of Contacts

This position requires daily interaction with all levels of TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company (TWMC), as well as customers. Key contacts include Engineering, Marketing, Factory Operations, Supply Chain, Service, and Accounting.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in drafting, design technology, mechanical technology, or a related technical field from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or at least five years of related design technician experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five or more years of experience designing mechanical components for electric motors, including induction, synchronous, and DC machines, preferred.

• Experience with rotating mechanical components, mechanical assemblies, and fabricated structures preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Certifications, licenses, or registrations may be required based on job responsibilities, education, and customer-specific requirements.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in CATIA for 3D modeling and detailed drawing development.

• Proficiency with ENOVIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for design data management, document control, and product lifecycle management.

• Working knowledge of mechanical drafting, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials, fits, tolerances, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical standards.

• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation, routine reports, and business correspondence.

• Effective communication skills when working with employees, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to perform calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, basic algebra, and geometry.

• Ability to define problems, gather and evaluate data, establish facts, interpret technical instructions, and draw sound conclusions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with limited supervision, meet deadlines, and demonstrate a strong bias for action.

• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, teamwork, and commitment to quality.

Language and Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, repair specifications, test results, and technical journals.

• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, customers, trade associations, and other external groups.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks involving frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to identify solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervision and Work Expectations

General supervision is provided. The Senior Design Technician is expected to be a self-starter who works effectively, takes ownership of assigned projects, and manages responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Quality, Safety, and Conduct Expectations

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance as an essential function of the position.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements, quality management system requirements, applicable ISO 9001 standards, affirmative action requirements, and drug-free workplace expectations.

• Demonstrate TECO-Westinghouse's Standards of Excellence: Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, and Follow-through.

• Protect confidential and proprietary information and maintain accurate engineering records.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

• Frequently climb or balance.

• Occasionally sit.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position.

• Regular exposure to vibration.

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock.

• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Management Disclaimer

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company (TWMC) management reserves the right to revise, change, or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not include all duties associated with the role, and the incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties. This position description does not constitute an employment contract. Either the incumbent or TWMC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.