eTools CAD & Catalog Specialist - Kimball International, Jasper, IN

Role Description:

The eTools CAD & Catalog Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining our 2D/3D CAD, digital material swatches, and catalog enrichment data for use in Kimball International’s electronic specification tools.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the business unit stakeholders; as well as outside development partners to create and enhance eTools model data
• Create/Validate 2D/3D AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD tools as identified by the business units.
• Create material JPG’s that tile and render accurately when assigned to product layers
• Utilize Catalog Creator software to import SIF, and build/publish eTools catalogs
• Distribute enrichment data to various vendor partners
• Keep symbol downloads page of Kimball International Brand’s websites current
• Participate in requirements gathering, design, development, testing and support of eTools catalog & symbol creation
• Promote strategy to reduce costs through standardization, automation, and shared assets
• Stay current with technology trends, new software and best practices that can increase productivity
• Identify methods to use Information Technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness within eTools development
• Ensure that effective communication is delivered to all required parties regarding project status updates, support issues and customer inquiries
• Build and maintain business relationships to ensure proper alignment to our business strategy
• Develop, execute, and maintain documentation for processes and projects
• Support vision and guiding principles of Kimball International and the goals of the business units.
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

• Honest and ethical
• Team Oriented
• Positive attitude
• Tactful
• Assertive
• Flexible
• Patient
• Creative thinking
• Trustworthy
• Good people skills
• Willingness to learn new things
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is goal driven (completion dates)

Communication Skills

• Good listening skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical issues
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Leadership Skills

• Good organizational skills
• Must have initiative

Business Skills

• Good time management skills
• Can handle multiple tasks
• Understanding of role in the company
• Can prioritize multiple tasks appropriate to meet business needs

Technical Skills

• Understanding of Solid Edge and Teamcenter to access engineering data
• Understanding of AutoCAD & Revit to draw 2D/3D symbols
• Understanding of CET’s Catalog Creator
• Knowledge of various electronic specification tools (CET Designer, Project Matrix, 2020 Technologies)
• Ability to use MS Office Applications
• Ability to use Photoshop
• Capability to use 3D Studio Max or a like software

Qualifications:

Educational

• Associate’s degree in computer-aided drafting and design, or relevant work experience

Qualifications:

Educational

• Associate’s degree in computer-aided drafting and design, or relevant work experience