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Solidworks Designer

12/17/2025

The SolidWorks Designer will create complex 3D part models and assemblies, manage part libraries, and collaborate with other departments. They will also participate in build activities and lead design reviews.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
VI provides engineering for power sytems of all voltages. Services range from delivery of design-build high-voltage electrical substations and transmission lines to power system studies and forensics/legal consultancy. Our client base includes investor-owned utilities, large industrial consumers such as petrochemical facilities, municipalities and co-ops, renewable energy providers, electrical equipment manufacturers and electrical contractors.
About the Role

Description

  

We are seeking a creative and detailed-oriented SolidWorks Designer to help bring innovative concepts to life. As a SolidWorks Designer, you’ll design complex 3D models and assemblies, manage part libraries, collaborate cross-functionally and support build activities. Ideal candidates are strong communicators, thrive in team environments, and bring fresh thinking to design challenges. If you’re ready to make an impact and group with a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!


Your future tasks:

  • Create complex 3D part models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Create detailed drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing using GD&T      standards.
  • Manage part libraries.
  • Work directly with other departments (production, logistics, etc.) as needed.
  • Participate in build activities.
  • Design test racks, rack mount enclosures, bulkhead panels, etc.
  • Design fixtures (e.g. PCBA bed of nails).
  • Lead internal and external design reviews and production readiness reviews.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages.

Requirements

  • Proficient in SolidWorks, with the ability to create conceptual and fully detailed designs.
  • Knowledge of advanced SolidWorks tools such as surfacing, sheet metal, and weldments.
  • Experience with creating detailed drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing using GD&T standards.
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) or equivalent data management tools.
  • Communication and time management skills.
  • Innovative design skills (thinking outside the box).
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Reuse and production mindset.
  • Willing to be hands-on.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree of an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
  • Familiar with a test/verification environment.
  • Cross departmental experience (e.g. spent time in a machine shop).
  • Experience with JIRA or equivalent project management tools
  • Experience working in an AGILE environment.
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatics design and build experience.

The successful candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and be able to manage their time effectively. They will also have a passion for innovation and design, with the ability to think outside the box. If you meet these requirements and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Key Skills
Solidworks3D ModelingGD&TPart LibrariesCommunicationTime ManagementInnovative DesignCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingMechanical DesignElectrical DesignPneumatics DesignProject ManagementAGILEProduction MindsetHands-on Experience
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
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