CAD Designer (Life Safety Systems)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSpace Age Electronics, Inc.Job Description

**Job Title: **CAD Project Designer

**Department: **Customer Operations

**Reports To: **Manager of Customer Experience

Position Summary

The CAD Project Designer serves as the primary technical resource for advanced CAD design, system applications, and customer-specific technical solutions. This position supports Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Operations by developing technical drawings, system layouts, wiring documentation, and application-specific designs. The role works directly with customers and internal teams to ensure solutions are technically accurate, manufacturable, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with customer requirements.

Primary ResponsibilitiesTechnical Design & System Support

• Develop advanced CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, enclosure layouts, panel graphics, and fabrication documentation.
• Support technical design for PanelVu, Smoke Control, Graphic Annunciators, Prefab, Shield, and future product lines.
• Review designs for manufacturability, code compliance, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation.

Technical Customer Support

• Provide advanced technical support to customers, Sales, Customer Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Assist with system applications, product selection, and custom solution development.
• Participate in customer meetings to provide technical guidance and design recommendations.
• Support troubleshooting of technical product and application issues.

Project Support

• Support customer projects by developing and reviewing technical documentation and system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements are understood and accurately implemented.
• Verify designs meet customer specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during quoting, production, installation, and commissioning.

Technical Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain drawing standards, templates, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve design consistency, documentation, and engineering workflows.
• Support implementation of new products, technical resources, and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of technical drawings and system design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting internal and external customers.
• Experience in fire alarm, life safety, or low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UL standards and NFPA codes.
• Experience with Epicor ERP or similar ERP system.
• Manufacturing or product design experience.

You should be proficient in:

• Project Management
• CAD Software
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Relay Testing
• SCADA Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• CAD/CAM Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software