At Oceaneering, we're seeking a talented Designer II to join our innovative team. In this role, you'll be responsible for generating layout, assembly, and detail drawings for a variety of projects, primarily focused on developing complex power and control systems for underwater electromechanical systems. Your work will support our customers in the US Navy, other US Government Department of Defense agencies, and ADTECH projects. This position is based in Chesapeake, VA, and may require occasional domestic travel. Get ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our mission of pushing the boundaries of technology.
Responsibilities- Craft mechanical parts & assemblies based on high-level concepts for moderately complex equipment or mechanisms using SolidWorks.
- Independently develop original designs and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient manufacturing, assembly, and integration.
- Validate the technical accuracy and completeness of all modelling and drafting.
- Prepare engineering drawings, layout, and detailed design of mechanical systems using SolidWorks or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Interface with customers via email, phone, or presentations to discuss project requirements and updates.
- Create illustrations for technical mechanical documentation and design intents.
- Support engineering analysis/simulation software by preparing models for export, merging parts, and applying load vectors under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Perform ship checks and site visits as needed.
- Work overtime hours as required to meet project deadlines.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards in all aspects of the role.
- Required:
- Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field, or 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum 2 years of applied drafting experience, preferably in Marine Design.
- Proficiency with Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks solid modeling and design software, with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrated understanding of ASME Y14 drafting standards.
- Desired:
- Working knowledge of U.S. Navy specifications and requirements for Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical drawings is preferred.
- Experience with technical writing, including writing specs, procedures, white papers, and manuals.
- Familiarity with Product Lifetime Management (PLM) software is an asset.
- Formal training in the use of solid modeling software, with a preference for SolidWorks.
- Basic understanding of DSS-SOC and SUBSAFE requirements is desirable.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Mechanical Design or related field, or 5 years relevant work experience
- Minimum 2 years of applied drafting experience (preferably Marine Design)
- Proficiency with Dassault Systemes SolidWorks solid modeling and design software with a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated understanding of ASME Y14 drafting standards
- Working knowledge of U.S. Navy specifications and requirements for Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical drawings
- Experience with technical writing (specs, procedures, manuals)
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
- Formal training in solid modeling software (preferably SolidWorks)
- Basic understanding of DSS-SOC and SUBSAFE requirements
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.
