Designer 2 - Skids

The Designer 2-Skids takes ownership of the detailed drafting and design of skidded equipment assemblies, including frames, piping, instrumentation, and system integration. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of fabrication methods, safety standards, and complex assembly coordination to produce comprehensive and manufacturable designs.

Strong organizational and project management skills are essential to independently oversee multiple skid projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance throughout the design process. The Designer 2 develops a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation interfaces to optimize skid functionality and ease of fabrication.

Collaboration with senior design and engineering staff is critical on large-scale or highly complex projects, where the Designer 2 contributes detailed design execution and problem-solving expertise. Additionally, this role supports and mentor's junior designers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team. Clear communication with project management, fabrication teams, and clients ensures design clarity and alignment across all project phases.

About CSI:

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!

Salary: $28 - $40 per hour depending on experience

Primary Functions:

Skid Drafting and Design Execution

• Lead the creation and revision of detailed 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for skidded equipment assemblies, including frames, piping, instrumentation, and integrated systems.
• Ensure designs comply with fabrication standards, safety codes, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to coordinate mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation interfaces within skid assemblies.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, functionality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain organized documentation, drawing packages, and revision control to ensure clarity and traceability.
• Project Management and Organization
• Independently manage multiple skid design projects of moderate to high complexity from concept to release.
• Plan and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Identify and escalate potential design or fabrication risks early to project managers.
• Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to resolve design challenges and ensure manufacturability.
• Support the development of skid-specific design standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, manufacturing, and clients to confirm requirements, resolve design challenges, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present design progress and technical details confidently to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior designers in client-facing discussions by preparing drawings, models, or supporting documentation.
• Facilitate smooth handoff of design packages to fabrication, ensuring complete, accurate, and manufacturable deliverables.
• Cross-Group Collaboration and Support:
• Provide design support to other product teams during peak workloads or when specialized skid expertise is needed.
• Engage in cross-training to develop a working understanding of other product lines, including panels and process piping.
• Collaborate with and follow the direction of senior designers or team leads in other groups to align with shared standards and requirements.
• Contribute effectively to cross-team projects by applying skid design expertise while expanding knowledge of other product areas.
• Build strong inter-team relationships to promote consistency, best practice sharing, and overall design excellence across the organization.
• Technical Mastery and Problem-Solving:
• Demonstrate strong understanding of fabrication methods, safety standards, and skid system integration.
• Apply relevant codes, standards, and best practices to ensure designs meet compliance
• requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve design quality, reduce production issues, and streamline workflows.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance technical knowledge and software
• proficiency.
• Stay current with evolving industry trends, fabrication technologies, and safety regulations.
• Mentorship and Team Development:
• Provide guidance to Designer 1 team members, reviewing work for accuracy and sharing technical best practices.
• Contribute to onboarding, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Skid Solutions group.
• Model accountability, professionalism, and technical excellence for less experienced designers.
• Foster a collaborative environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality design execution

Required Experience:

Education/Training

• Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical Design, Drafting & Design or Engineering Technology, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field is a
  plus

Experience Inventor

Inventor - 4 years minimum, no older than 5 releases from current release,
required

• Inventor - 4 years minimum, no older than 5 releases from current release, required
• Autodesk Vault Professional - 2 year’s minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, required
• Prior mechanical design experience, required
• Prior skid/system design or fabrication experience, required
• Prior experience with BOM creation, revision control, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, required
• AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D) - 2 years minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, recommended
• Knowledge of custom-fabricated component estimating, preferred
• Basic Epicor or other ERP experience, preferred
• Proficiency in 3D modeling of skidded assemblies, piping, and integrated systems
• Ability to interpret and incorporate P&IDs into 3D models
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods, weld requirements, and skid assembly practices
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical integration within skid systems
• Familiarity with regulatory codes, safety standards, and process industry practices
• Skilled in BOM management and ERP system integration
• Ability to adapt design methods from other product groups and apply to skid projects

More than 40 hours per week may occasionally be required in order to achieve the productivity necessary for this position. Overnight travel, Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours may occasionally be required but are not anticipated with this position.

This position requires the ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain in a stationary position for 80% of the workday, have close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a phone, copy/fax/scan machine, computer keyboard and mouse with or without reasonable accommodation. This position also requires the ability to occasionally lift, stoop, bend, and lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.