Designer - Skids

Pay: $28 - $35 per hour, based on experience.

The Designer 2 – Panels is responsible for the detailed design, drafting, and documentation of skidded assemblies, including frames, piping, instrumentation, and system integration used in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and personal care processing systems. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of fabrication methods, safety standards, and complex assembly coordination to produce comprehensive and manufacturable designs. Collaboration with senior design and engineering staff is critical on large‑scale or highly complex projects, where the Designer 2 contributes detailed design execution and problem‑solving expertise.

Additionally, this role supports and mentors junior designers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team. Clear communication with project management, fabrication teams, and clients ensures design clarity and alignment across all project phases.

CSI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless‑steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal‑care industries. We are a growing company built on teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are our greatest resource, and we invest in their development through training, collaboration, and opportunities to grow.

• Lead the creation and revision of detailed 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for skidded equipment assemblies, including frames, piping, instrumentation, and integrated systems.
• Ensure designs comply with fabrication standards, safety codes, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to coordinate mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation interfaces within skid assemblies.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, functionality, safety, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Maintain organized documentation, drawing packages, and revision control to ensure clarity and traceability.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design, Drafting & Design, or Engineering Technology, preferred
• Experience with Inventor – 4 years minimum, no older than 5 releases from current release, required
• Experience with Autodesk Vault Professional – 2 years minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, required
• Prior mechanical design experience, required
• Sufficient custom design knowledge of sanitary process components, required
• Prior experience with BOM creation, revision control, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, required
• AutoCAD (2‑D and 3‑D) – 2 years minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, recommended

• Competitive compensation: $28-$35 per hour.
• Opportunity to work on specialized stainless‑steel process systems across multiple industries.
• Hands‑on role with direct impact on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities within installation, operations, and leadership teams.
• Company culture centered on taking care of employees and customers.

CSI offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement planning options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for internal career advancement
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

This role is primarily office‑based, Monday‑Friday, with limited travel. It requires extended computer use, effective communication, and occasional movement within industrial environments. Light physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required.

CSI is committed to equal opportunity employment. We select candidates based on their ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CSI participates in E‑Verify.