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CAD Design Engineer

Detector Electronics LLC
Hopkins, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Design Engineer position at Detector Electronics LLC?

Role: CAD Design & Applications Solution Support Engineer – Mechanical 

Location: Hopkinton, MA

Position type: Full-Time


Marioff:

For four decades, Marioff has been driven by the challenge of keeping people and businesses safe. Today, we are the global leader in high-pressure water mist fire protection with our HI-FOG system, setting new standards and pushing the fire protection industry forward.   Marioff continues to build upon its history of success, developing leading solutions in close cooperation with local and international regulatory authorities. Applying this know-how in thousands of installations world-wide, HI-FOG® is synonymous with the best in water mist fire protection.  Marioff is home to those who approach challenges with an innovative mindset, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to quality. We believe that delivering peace of mind and reliability to our customers requires empowering diverse teams to collaborate towards common success, creating a lasting impact.


About This Role:

We are currently seeking a Project Solutions Support/Applications Engineer to help support our channel partners, end users, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), Fire Protection Engineers, etc with the application, design, and technical support on our Marioff HI-FOG water mist systems. After an introduction period the candidate is expected to be able to independently create HI-FOG system designs with AutoCAD, dimension the system and write technical proposals/estimates.    The ability to work systematically, take personal responsibility and good team working skills are key assets in this position. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide design solutions for sales phase inquiries using our estimation software and other means through review of customer’s drawings, specifications, plans, and other customer related documents. 
  • To provide technical support and technical proposals for our channel partners in close co-operation with North America Sales Team
  • Provide approved and engineered solutions to our key customers, channel partners, engineers, and regional sales managers for various applications in a timely manner. 
  • To create HI-FOG system designs using Autodesk AutoCad to include piping isometrics, P&IDs, general equipment diagrams
  • To prepare Hydraulic Calculations to dimension HI-FOG systems correctly
  • Review and comment on customer’s drawings and calculations for completeness, format, and compliance with customer requirements.
  • Monitor the status of projects to ensure design progress and documentation is submitted according to project schedule
  • Must present and discuss current project status at weekly meetings
  • Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks concurrently

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Experience with AutoCAD (LT, MEP) and ability to make technical designs
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to acquire answers utilizing various channels to develop data necessary for various projects with and without direction
  • Good team working skills and self starter
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Projects, Power Point, etc) applications
  • Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Fire Protection, Fire Science a plus, or equivalent experience
  • Must be physically able to perform some travel to support our channel partners, perform pre-design site visits, and to verify proper commissioning of our systems, when needed.
  • Due to contractual agreements, must be a US citizen, green card holder, or permanent resident. 


Considered as an advantage:

  • Autodesk Revit and BIM capabilities
  • Experience in the field of fire protection, construction engineering (building services), Mechanical and/or fluid power engineering
  • Experience with water mist system design a plus
  • Previous experience with pressure drop and flow calculation programs desirable
  • Strong technical and communication skills
  • NICET certification beneficial, but not required 
  • Knowledge of sprinkler fire protection design practices and technical experience a plus, or an equivalent combination thereof.
  • Knowledge of or ability to work with NFPA standards (specifically NFPA 13, 20, 25, 750, etc.) is highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

  • Position based Hopkinton, MA
  • Potential Travel 10-20%

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Stable job at a company with high technology products
  • Professional development opportunities

Join us and make a difference.
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