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Job Title: Senior CAD Designer
Job Location: Rockbridge, VA
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
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Senior CAD Designer is responsible for the development of specific chiller designs using current CAD technology to meet customer requirements in the most economical manner. This position reports to the data center colocation Engineering Supervisor.
The Designer will provide 2D and 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawing documentation and advance level design support for the creation of chiller and their subcomponents for multiple projects at the same time. The candidate may communicate directly with the customer’s engineering and/or design team.
Key Responsibilities - Create and manage a wide range of large complex chiller 3D models using Solid Edge CAD software.
- Spearheads design projects with minimal input and direction.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to less experienced CAD designers.
- Effectively coordinates multiple projects simultaneously and recognized and resolves design issues independently before they become a problem.
- Provide support on both new and existing chiller products.
- Communicates directly with the customer engineering and/or design team.
- Create approval drawings, shop floor detailed drawings, BOMS in excel, upload drawings to PDM system and support the routing process.
- Coordinate a team of designers and drafters.
- Write change notifications to facilitate SM drawing modifications as per product design needs.
- Familiarity with design requirements, tooling, manufacturing and assembly operations of a standard production line.
- Knowledge of Chiller Designs or Basic Refrigeration Systems and associated components is a plus
- Previous experience in SAP is a plus.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely, including ingoing and outgoing data exchanges with internal and external customers.
Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline (required). Master’s Degree preferred
Experience Requirements: - 8 to 12+ years of experience in CAD engineering roles, including design, analysis, and documentation.
- Extensive experience using high-level CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, Revit, or Inventor) for 3D modeling, assemblies, and simulations.
- Proven ability to lead design projects , from concept through production or construction.
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams , project managers, and manufacturing or construction personnel.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and design for manufacturability (DFM) or constructability (DFC) .
Preferred Skills & Competencies: - Advanced certifications in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks Certified Professional, Autodesk Certified Expert) preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, material properties, and structural or mechanical systems .
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
- Ability to perform and review tolerance stack-ups, GD&T , and detailed drawings.
- Experience with design validation, prototyping, and testing processes .
- Capable of mentoring junior engineers and setting CAD standards and best practices .
- Familiarity with regulatory and industry-specific standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, ISO, MIL-STD).
Black Bear Technology (B2TS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. B2TS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at B2TS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. B2TS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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