Thermal Care, part of the IPEG Industrial Group, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

Role

The CAD Designer completes design assignments of moderate scope in designing industrial process fluid cooling and temperature control systems. This position receives general supervision and direction from a manager or senior designer but exercises discretion in personal work details. This position is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform new and revised product designs using 2D and 3D design software
• Prepare drawings and models and provides drafting support on engineered orders, product updates, and new product development and documents revisions using a document management system
• Prepare complete models and layouts of industrial process fluid cooling equipment and systems
• Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified materials and production methods
• Identify bill of material structures to detail design assembly drawings
• Prepare complete detailed drawings for production release
• Provide design and drafting support to the Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Service departments
• Provide drafting support for custom design features to assist Sales in quotation process
• Provide production support in development projects, customer orders, and product maintenance
• Interface directly with internal and external customers to ensure products meet performance, quality, and functional expectations
• Actively participate in and implement continuous cost reduction and product improvement plans
• Partner with teammates, customers, and suppliers as required to accomplish objectives
• Identify alternative design solutions and evaluate the relative strengths and weakness of each
• Provide timing and resource estimates to complete a job or project
• Other duties as assigned