Electrical and Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Saminco Solutions LLC and American Traction Solutions Inc. are sister companies that design, manufacture, and support advanced electric propulsion, power electronics, motor control, and industrial power technologies for mining, rail, transportation, heavy-duty hybrid/electric vehicles, and industrial equipment applications.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Designer/Drafter to support the design and development of advanced electrical systems and power-conversion products used in mining, rail, transit, electric vehicles, marine, and industrial applications. The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to translate engineering concepts, legacy drawings, field information, and customer requirements into accurate, production-ready documentation. This position works in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment at the Fort Myers, Florida headquarters. This is an on-site position and is not remote.

This position reports to the VP of Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable and wire schedules, panel layouts, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create and revise detailed 2D mechanical drawings and 3D solid models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Prepare drawings from engineering sketches, markups, specifications, legacy documentation, verbal instructions, field measurements, and engineering direction, including part, assembly, fabrication, enclosure, sheet-metal, weldment, and installation drawings, exploded views, layouts, assembly instructions, and production documentation with appropriate dimensions, tolerances, notes, materials, and finishes.
• Work with engineers to make sure drawings reflect design intent, product requirements, customer specifications, and manufacturing methods, and check drawings for completeness, dimensional accuracy, fit, function, electrical consistency, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable company drafting standards.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, test, purchasing, quality, and field service teams by answering drawing-related questions, resolving documentation discrepancies, and working with engineers and production personnel to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and installation issues.
• Assign and maintain drawing numbers, part numbers, revision levels, component references, wire labels, and related records in accordance with company standards.
• Process Engineering Change Orders and update affected drawings, Bills of Materials, and supporting documentation.
• Update existing drawings, incorporate redlines and as-built information into controlled drawing packages, and convert legacy or field-marked documents into controlled digital files and models.
• Support prototype development, product improvements, reverse engineering, and engineering change requests.
• Assist with component selection and verify that mechanical designs accommodate electrical devices, wiring, cooling, service access, and environmental requirements.
• Develop and maintain reusable drawing templates, symbols, libraries, title blocks, and drafting standards.
• Assist with equipment surveys and verification of existing electrical systems when required.
• Maintain organized electronic drawing files and released documentation in accordance with document-control procedures, and ensure current approved revisions are readily available to authorized users.
• Participate in design reviews, contribute practical recommendations that improve product quality, reliability, serviceability, and production efficiency, and incorporate feedback in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and confidentiality requirements.
• Use AI tools to speed up routine work such as checking drawings, building BOMs, drafting notes, and cleaning up legacy documents, using sound judgment about when to trust the output, and find and test new ways to automate repetitive drafting tasks and share them with the people you work with.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in electrical or mechanical drafting, engineering technology, computer-aided design, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of electrical drafting or electrical CAD experience in a manufacturing, industrial, transportation, mining, or power-electronics environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical software and the ability to learn company-specific systems and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials, engineering specifications, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of electrical components, wire and cable identification, connectors, terminal blocks, relays, contactors, motors, drives, control panels, and related hardware.
• Working knowledge of mechanical drafting practices, dimensioning, tolerancing, fits, fasteners, and material callouts.
• Understanding of common manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and document-control discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and service personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines with limited supervision.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with high-power electrical equipment, AC or DC traction systems, variable-frequency drives, motor controls, battery chargers, converters, or industrial control panels.
• Experience creating drawings for electrical enclosures, power-electronics assemblies, vehicle systems, and industrial or mining equipment, including frame design, cable and component routing, and large assemblies in Inventor.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 70, IEC practices, and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with product data management, ERP, or engineering document-control systems.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, including new-product development, retrofits, machine rebuilds, and configuration-controlled product lines.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, production, inspection, or field-service teams.

Employment Eligibility & Verification

All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I-9 form, as required by federal law. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other visas) at this time.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of a computer, CAD workstation, and standard office equipment is required.
• Occasional time on the manufacturing floor may be required to verify equipment, wiring, dimensions, or installations.
• Must be able to follow all company safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-Onsite