Electrical CAD Designer
Who we are…
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are…
You are detail-oriented and thrive in environments where precision and compliance matter. You enjoy translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate drawings that help bring ideas to life. Words that describe you include meticulous, collaborative, technically savvy, and proactive. You take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and you enjoy working closely with engineers, project managers, and QA professionals to ensure successful project execution.
What you can expect to work on…
As a CAD Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting engineering and facility design projects within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You’ll be responsible for creating, revising, organizing, and maintaining high-quality 2D electrical drawings including electrical schematics, panel layouts, power distribution drawings, conduit/raceway layouts, and facility electrical documentation.
- Creates layout, pictorial, schematic, and wiring diagrams for electrical systems, control systems, equipment installations, and facility infrastructure
- Creates and revises detailed 2D electrical drawings including one-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, panel schedules, control wiring diagrams, conduit/raceway layouts, equipment interconnect drawings, and electrical room layouts
- Develops and maintains documentation for PLC controls, safety circuits, instrumentation, and associated control wiring systems
- Creates and maintains facility layouts, equipment layouts, and building/facility documentation
- Converts field redlines and installation markups into controlled as-built revisions
What you need to succeed…
- Associate Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience in electrical design
- creating and maintaining electrical drawings using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control drawings
- supporting industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, utility, or technical facility projects
- maintaining revision-controlled engineering documentation
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
- Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
- Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Possesses ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
- Demonstrates critical thinking with creative and strong problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk
Great to have…
- 5+ years experience in electrical design
- Experience with:
- AutoCAD Electrical
- ladder logic diagrams and industrial control systems
- PLC-based systems and industrial instrumentation
- facility electrical distribution systems
- SolidWorks Electrical, Visio, KiCad, Draw.io, or similar tools
- supporting facility expansions or capital projects
- operating within a cGMP or regulated manufacturing environment
- lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, 5S)
Other things to note…
- Full-time position.
- The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a – 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.
- This position will have regular working hours during M – F with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as assigned.
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing your technical experience.
