Design Drafter - Service
Listed on 2025-12-09
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!
Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.
WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. Read about our career opportunities below and inquire about being a member of our first-class team.
For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below:
Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.Minneapolis, MN Position:
Service Design Drafter
Department:
Service
The Design Drafter will create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation required for product lines, which include motors, generators and magnetic drives. Design Drafters adhere to both internal and internationals standards, as well as applicable specifications in order to achieve satisfactory product performance. Product lines contain both standard and custom designs with high engineering content. Also support customer orders from the proposal phase thru the design, development, manufacturing, testing, and field service/aftermarket phases.
The Design Drafter will be responsible for collaboration and sharing of best design practices within the WEG Company.
- Engineering Work
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Must be an enthusiastic self starter, able to organize and pursue broad objectives, and have the ability to manage multiple, changing priorities. Performs assigned drafting tasks under supervision, including creating 2D drawings and 3D models from sketches, layouts, creating bill of materials, or marked-up prints. Ensures drawings are accurate, clear, and meet established drafting standards. - Communication
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, on technical and issues. Demonstrated sense of urgency. - Quality & Accuracy
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Reviews own work carefully to minimize errors. Learns to identify drafting issues and elevate concerns to senior drafters or engineers. - Software & Technical Programs
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Computer literate, with knowledge of current operating systems and software. - Project Oversight
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Determine project schedules to complete projects in required time. - Cross-Functional Support
:- Incorporate manufacturability input provided by Manufacturing Engineering, into designs.
- Integrates serviceability input from Service Engineers to improve long-term product reliability and support.
- Provides support to Marketing on inquiries and new orders to assure technical and economic feasibility.
- Documentation
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Create and maintain standards, designs, drawings, and specifications for quotations, products, and aftermarket. Responsible for record keeping of same. - Collaboration
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Works closely with senior drafters and engineers to understand project requirements. Accepts feedback and incorporates revisions into work. Resolve production problems and render technical and process assistance to shop. - Additional Duties
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Performs other related activities as assigned by the Sr. Team Members, Team Leader, or Manager of Engineering. - Learning & Development
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Builds knowledge of company drafting practices, product designs, and applicable standards. Develops proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, SAP) through training and guided practice. Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills, software, and drafting techniques. Participates in team improvement initiatives when requested.
- 2 years technical college, 2 years college pre-engineering, Drafting Certificate or equivalent
- 0 - 3 years’ experience building upon the Detail and Layout Drafter
- Knowledge of documentation requirements of ISO 9001.
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering operating systems within the department and…
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