What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Niowave, Inc.?
Who We Are…
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who You Are…
You are detail-oriented and thrive in environments where precision and compliance matter. You enjoy translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate drawings that help bring ideas to life. Words that describe you include meticulous, collaborative, technically savvy, and proactive. You take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and you enjoy working closely with engineers, project managers, and QA professionals to ensure successful project execution.
What You Can Expect To Work On…
As a CAD Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting engineering and facility design projects within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality 2D and 3D drawings that meet rigorous industry and regulatory standards.
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who You Are…
You are detail-oriented and thrive in environments where precision and compliance matter. You enjoy translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate drawings that help bring ideas to life. Words that describe you include meticulous, collaborative, technically savvy, and proactive. You take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and you enjoy working closely with engineers, project managers, and QA professionals to ensure successful project execution.
What You Can Expect To Work On…
As a CAD Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting engineering and facility design projects within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality 2D and 3D drawings that meet rigorous industry and regulatory standards.
- Prepares and updates detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for:
- Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P\&IDs) for clean utilities and process systems
- Electrical schematics including low-voltage distribution, panel schedules, and control wiring
- Architectural layouts for cleanrooms, labs, and GMP spaces
- Develops and revises 3D component and equipment models in SolidWorks as needed for equipment design, custom skids, and space planning
- Ensures drawings comply with applicable standards as specified by the Niowave engineering team
- Collaborates with engineers, project managers, and QA to incorporate feedback and ensure drawing accuracy for capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades
- Maintains drawing version control, file organization, and documentation logs in compliance with engineering change control procedures
- Supports facility layout planning for equipment installation, cleanroom classification zoning, and workflow optimization
- Associates degree, two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years’ experience working directly with subject matter experts (mechanical, electrical, nuclear engineers, etc.) for succinct project execution and successful completion
- 2-5 years’ CAD Designer experience including application of best practices of mechanical engineering
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
- Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
- Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Possesses strong organizational and project management skills
- Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, 5S)
- Experience with facility layout planning and equipment installations
- Full-time position.
- The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a – 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.
- This position will have regular working hours during M – F with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as assigned.
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.