Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Auto CAD Engineer to join their team. Design mechanical elevator system layouts for Engineer-to-Order value stream based on defined, pre-engineered products to meet customer specifications. Utilize building drawings, job specifications, and controlled engineering documents/tools to create layout drawings using 2D and 3D drafting systems. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and make process improvements.

Essential Job Functions (List in order of priority):

• Design pre-engineered elevator system layouts based on product specific mechanical and electrical system requirements according to engineering specifications, building plans, and/or survey data using 2D and 3D software.
• Process layout submittals based on a daily production schedule to meet specific KPI’s with support from team members.
• Review instructional engineering documents and designs to ensure accuracy and adherence to established quality specifications and standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings, problem-solving activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Product lines include but are not limited to: Evolution 100/200, Endura, and Synergy 300E..

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of physics and motion dynamics of elevator components.
• Requires ability to interpret and understand job specific requirements of projects to produce workable designs according to specifications.
• Must be able to consider manufacturability and assembly issues to avoid rework.
• Must possess knowledge of commonly-used drafting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Minor experience with 2D drafting (AutoCAD) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of 3D modeling programs is preferred.
• Must be able to understand and closely follow instructions, rough product designs, and specifications with guidance.
• Ability to work closely with team members to meet an individual production schedule.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities:

Required Work Experience:

• Basic understanding of engineering/design is required, preferably in an architectural, structural, or mechanical design environment (1-3 years).
• Required Education, Certifications, Training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a mechanical discipline from an accredited college or university required.

Referred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands of this position require walking and/or standing approximately 20% of the time.
• Potentially requires sitting approximately 80% of the time.  However, adjustable height desks are provided at most workspaces.
• Requires manual dexterity use of hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting as well as use of required equipment and computer.
• Requires audible/visual abilities.
• Requires less than 10% travel time.  (domestic and foreign)

Work Environments:

• The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions within established office environment.
• Prepare hydraulic and traction submittal drawings for customer approval.

Salary/Rate: $30-$45/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

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AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

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• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

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