Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide technical expertise maintaining and generating new CAD/SolidWorks drawings for tooling and equipment used in manufacturing working with Maintenance, Facilities and Engineering teams in Redwood City. Must have familiarity of metals/materials used in manufacturing industries, skill and familiarity to research and work with local fabricators on pricing/detail, creation of proto-types, refurbishing of damaged parts and ordering of new parts for the site. Must be proficient working in a fast paced changing work environment helping identify and drive solutions for our site and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical Engineering background or degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years supporting and working in manufacturing preferred
• Computer experience with CAD, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. Solid Works experience a plus
• Experience building and re-sizing existing plants a plus
• Ability to understand technical drawings, assembly and testing instructions
• Knowledge of electrical principles, National Electric Code and UL a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment

Order Monthly Tooling Requirements as needed.

• Measure and verify tooling meets drawing specs prior to issuing parts to TPM
• Verify tolerance

Maintain and Generate New Tooling Drawings

• Covert current CAD models to SolidWorks
• Use of Excel (Tooling drawings, reconditioning, orders)

Order Monthly Tooling Requirements as needed.

• Measure and verify tooling meets drawing specs prior to issuing parts to TPM
• Verify tolerances

Design/Document/Machine New Tooling.

• Research or work with fabricators on pricing/detail
• Review drawings
• Modify existing equipment working with Eng. R&D,TPM
• Knowledge of metals/materials used in our business (required)

Recondition/Repair, Machine/Fabricate Manufacturing Equipment related parts.

• Damaged tips/dies/cross-feeds/shafts/screws etc.
• Good communication skills and relationships with site personnel and repair shops when expediting is needed
• Able to work with plant and outside resources to modify and adapt existing equipment to process needs

Support TPM on their Maintenance Projects. (Fabricate/Machine Parts)

• Project management skills and engagement helping team achieve milestones
• Re-engineer new equipment to meet our internal needs as needed

Prepare new Equipment layout for TPM for installation

• Create equipment layout drawing for installation
• Measuring footprint and adding equipment in footprint
• Holding drawing meetings with project teams
• Follow up with fabricators and vendors meeting equipment timelines

Administrative

• Generate SolidWorks models and drawings as needed
• Working with TPM on equipment modifications that require design drawings
• Redline drawing that need updating and processing obsoletions
• Phone communication with vendors and plant personnel on equipment
• Work on SMED opportunities for quick changeover
• Work with engineering on design of new tooling and create drawings for proto-types
• Work on tooling with China plants
• Create PO’s for purchase of parts