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Mechanical Designer II

Faith Technologies · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you presented design concepts and the team chose a different one. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can present options with honest tradeoffs and accept the decision gracefully.

Tell me about a design you verified through testing or a prototype. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they understand verification and validation as part of design, not an afterthought.

How do you take input on design requirements from engineers, manufacturing and service?

What they are checking: Whether they gather requirements from all the groups the posting lists.

What would you do

A fabricator calls and says your part can't be made as drawn. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to the shop floor and revise the design instead of blaming the vendor.

How would you design an assembly to be easy for a technician to service in the field?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the whole life of the product, not just how it looks on screen.

About the work

Which CAD tools have you used most, and how do you structure a multi-level assembly model?

What they are checking: Whether they build clean, organized models that others can edit and that drive accurate BOMs.

Walk me through how you create a 2D print from a 3D model for a sheet metal part.

What they are checking: Whether they know flat patterns, bend notes, dimensioning and tolerances that fabricators need.

How do you decide between a welded assembly and a bolted one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand fabrication and assembly tradeoffs like cost, serviceability and strength.

How do you estimate the cost of a part before it's quoted?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how material, process and complexity drive component costing.

How do you manage revisions so the shop never builds from an old drawing?

What they are checking: Whether they follow revision control habits that prevent costly rework.

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The full job description

As published by Faith Technologies.

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . The MechanicalDesigner II is responsible for the creation and modification of 3D models of various parts and assemblies for fabrication and production, as well as detailed drawings utilizing the Autodesk Inventor software platform. Must create detailed models using specific design criteria and parts, including accurate 3rd party manufactured components. Responsible for communicating with the team and/or customer throughout the design process to ensure the accuracy and quality of each task, as well as adherence to company CAD standards. Responsible for taking the lead and overseeing assigned projects/tasks with minimal assistance from immediate supervisor. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and electrical equipment cut sheets, knowledge of commercial/industrial construction trades, knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) is preferred. Experience working/communicating with external fabricators in the creation of fabricated/welded parts and assemblies. Has knowledge of the procedures and workflows within the Vault software. Has basic knowledge of iLogic coding along with basic knowledge of Visual Basic programming. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Technical Diploma in Mechanical CAD Drafting or Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology Experience: 3 years of Inventor and 1 year of Vault. 3 years of product development experience preferred. Travel: 5-10% Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Creates drawings in compliance with company CAD standards. • Actively participates in design meetings with various personnel both internal and external to the organization to ensure scope and, deliverable dates, and expecta‐tions are met. • Actively participates in the design process and contributes to design ideas, as well as takes direction well to ensure customer/project requirements/desires are met. • Demonstrates decision making abilities in conceptual design of manufactured parts and assemblies. • Creates the required manufacturing drawings that are necessary for both internal personnel to build/assemble from as well as external 3rd party fabricators so fabri‐cate from. • Owns entire project/assembly process from start to fi nish with minimal assistance from immediate supervisor. • Reviews models/drawings to ensure adherence to company/industry standards. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today! Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

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