Thermal Care, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

Purpose

The CAD Designer completes design assignments of moderate scope in designing industrial process fluid cooling and temperature control systems. This position receives general supervision and direction from a manager, senior designer, or Engineer and exercises discretion in personal work details. This position is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform new and revised product designs using 2D and 3D design software
• Prepare drawings and models and provides drafting support on engineered orders, product updates, and new product development and documents revisions using a document management system
• Prepare complete models and layouts of industrial process fluid cooling equipment and systems
• Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified materials and production methods
• Identify bill of material structures to detail design assembly drawings
• Prepare complete detailed drawings for production release
• Provide design and drafting support to the Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Service departments
• Provide drafting support for custom design features to assist Sales in quotation process
• Provide production support in development projects, customer orders, and product maintenance
• Interface directly with internal and external customers to ensure products meet performance, quality, and functional expectations
• Actively participate in and implement continuous cost reduction and product improvement plans
• Partner with teammates, customers, and suppliers as required to accomplish objectives
• Identify alternative design solutions and evaluate the relative strengths and weakness of each
• Provide timing and resource estimates to complete a job or project

• Associate’s degree in CAD or an engineering discipline from a technical college or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience using SolidWorks and Draftsight or other 2D design software, preferably in the design of process fluid cooling and temperature control, industrial refrigeration, process fluid pumping, HVAC systems
• Experience with component layout, structural and sheet metal design, welding, and piping system design
• Proficiency with windows-based computers and basic office, business, and engineering software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills using the English language
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.