CAD Designer

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAD Designer

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 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 youll play a key role in supporting engineering and facility design projects within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. Youll 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

What you need to succeed

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

Great to have

Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma 5S)
Experience with facility layout planning and equipment installations

Other things to note

Full-time position.
The companys 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.

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing your technical experience.

CAD Designer Who we areWe 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 also enjoy darts cornhole ping-po...