Research Engineering Designer/Drafting II

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• This position develops and prepares project designs in the form of drawing sketches, preliminary and final manufacturing drawings, architectural plans, diagrams, schematics and/or large drawing layouts. These are used in ground-based and space-based instruments, telescopes, facilities and utilities, or in the fabrication, assembly, installation, modification, or repair of electronic, electrical, and/or mechanical equipment, components and systems.

• Work is performed under supervision, and instructions are provided to prepare detailed drawings and design work. Works to tighter specifications, such as military specifications, where accuracy and precision are a requisite.
  
  
• Prepares preliminary 3D models, drawings, and/or plans from initial project review meetings. This requires coordinating directly with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements, while working out details such as design and drafting time required, strength and cost of material, and amount of materials required for their portion of the project. The Research Engineering Designer/Drafter II then presents this information to the engineer and/or project manager for approval and/or modifications.
  
  
• Performs field investigations, when applicable, of work site, to verify scope of project requirements and to perform on site measurements of the site itself, and/or existing parts, assemblies, or equipment that need to be repaired or modified.
  
  
• Assists in ongoing projects to standardize and unify design documentation standards by participating in meetings and preparing presentation materials as necessary.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.