Mechanical Designer/ Drafter @ First Mode

First Mode develops and manufactures decarbonization solutions for heavy industry partners dedicated to the clean energy future — for people and planet.

Our team is creative and passionate, with a range of experiences and capabilities. If you want to create a cleaner, more sustainable world, we’d love your help.

The engineering team is looking to hire a temporary Mechanical Designer/ Drafter to support creating and management of drawings. This individual will spend most of their hours drawing/designing in coordination with the technical staff needs and requirements. This is a temporary benefits-eligible position with the duration of time as stated below.

Duration: 6 months
Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Responsibilities

Support engineering team by creating and managing complex CAD models and assemblies in NX
Create engineering drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Basic Qualifications

6+ years of experience
Proficiency in NX CAD tools
Experience in Product Data Management or Product Lifecycle Management
Experience detailing and drafting machined part and fabricated frame drawings for manufacturing
Experience creating and managing large assembly drawings

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Teamcenter, particularly NX integration with Teamcenter
Use and proficiency in GD&T as applied per ASME drawing standards
Ability to conduct assembly tolerance and fit checks
Experience designing and drafting sheet metal parts and weldments
Experience routing in CAD
Solid mechanical and analytical skills - systems thinking approach - first principles
Experience converting scanned data into clearly detailed CAD models
Demonstrated experience in life-cycle development of mechanical system hardware and within a complex system or product
Demonstrated proficiency in hands-on hardware design, prototyping, fabrication and assembly
Ability to write and speak clearly about technical subject matter
Flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic and small team environment

Location

This position will be located at First Mode’s headquarters in Seattle, WA and will be required to work in office >60% of working hours

Total Rewards

Base Range: $62 - $70/hr

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Flexible PTO with 12 weeks of supplementary paid parental leave
Commuter benefits (parking & public transportation)
A culture that encourages professional growth with learning and development reimbursements
Open and collaborative workspace with free office snacks and lunches
Hybrid work model

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First Mode is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with First Mode is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.