The Job Responsibilities

We are hiring a Safety Service Engineer II (Drafter) to work on-site in our Houston, TX site.

The Safety Service Engineer II is responsible to work on the design, application, and/or development of products and engineering solutions. Will work independently and with other engineers on projects. May work across various engineering disciplines.

• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical hardware engineers to create complex, multi-layer, high density designs using SolidWorks or equivalent parametric CAD software for Draeger’s full line of fire, gas, and process safety systems.
• Responsible for creating product BOM’s and SolidWorks/CAD Drawings to meet design requirements for customer’s Request for Quote (RFQ)
• Ensures designs are done in accordance with applicable industry standards and company requirements/processes to deliver a high level of quality and manufacturability based on timelines defined by the project team. This includes verifying the feasibility of manufacturing and evaluating fit, form, and function of the final design.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of detailed design assembly drawings, schematics or specifications, system components, and other associated documentation for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with design originators (e.g. electrical and mechanical hardware engineers and product architects) to resolve design details, project discrepancies, or and documentation related issues.
• Investigates alternative approaches to assigned work to establish the best design solution that meets all specified criteria.
• Participates in design review discussions to understand the design process.
• Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, self-motivating and the ability to plan and organize responsibilities.
• In this role you will be reporting to the office located in Houston, TX

Your Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Preferred
• NICET Certified – A plus but not required
• 2+ years previous experience in design, analysis and/or trouble shooting in an engineering environment. Technical knowledge in related disciplines.
• Design experience utilizing a computer-aided design system. Competent in use of Microsoft office software At this level, must possess the skill to operate in engineering disciplines under minimal supervision.

Additional competencies: 

• Experience with SolidWorks Computer Aided Design
• Ability to create solid models with both cuts and extrusions.
• Ability to create large scale assemblies.
• Ability to produce drawings from multiple angles.
• Read and Understand Electrical Schematics
• Basic understanding of industry codes/standards such as NFPA 72, UL508A, NEC (Hazardous Locations)
• Experience working closely with hardware electrical and mechanical engineers to develop manufacturable and cost-effective designs.