Computer Aided Design Intern Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Where is the work:

As a Designer III supporting the Airside Data Center Computer Room Air Handler (VCDC) Pod, you will play an important role in creating the drawings, models, and documentation needed to deliver customer-specific solutions for a key data center product platform. This role offers the opportunity to apply established design knowledge in a fast-paced engineered-to-order environment while working closely with engineers and senior design resources to support order execution and product improvement activities.

You will contribute to job-specific design execution, documentation accuracy, model and bill of material development, and continuous improvement efforts that support bid activities, submittals, order release, manufacturing, and production support. This position provides broader responsibility and greater independent contribution than an entry-level design role, while continuing to build toward higher-level technical and design leadership responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Support design activities for the Airside Data Center Computer Room Air Handler (VCDC) Pod.
• Create and maintain equipment drawings, CAD models, bills of material, and related design documentation to support job processing and order execution.
• Work with engineers and senior design resources to generate job-specific drawings in support of bid activities, submittals, and order release.
• Produce designs and documentation using computer-aided design and product lifecycle management systems.
• Apply established drafting practices, methods, and processes to assigned work with accuracy and consistency.
• Support documentation updates, design changes, and model revisions with attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying and resolving routine design issues and escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) updates to drawings, models, and documentation that improve quality, safety, and assembly efficiency.
• Support Customer Witness Test (CWT) readiness by incorporating required drawing and documentation updates to support product testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to support product quality, manufacturability, and on-time execution.
• Maintain competency in CAD tools and related applications through training and practical experience.
• Support team objectives in a fast-paced technical environment with a customer-focused and quality-minded approach.
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to company safety and security policies and procedures.

What you will bring:

• The role requires relevant technical training with 4 to 6 years of experience. Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, electronic design or related field.
• Experience in design, drafting, or product documentation support required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, ProEngineer, or similar CAD tools required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time is required.
• Working knowledge of design and drafting standards, methods, and documentation practices.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate models, drawings, and bills of material.
• Ability to work effectively in a technical engineering team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple, varied tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused, innovative, and quality-minded approach to assigned duties.
• Ability to adjust to changing demands, priorities, and objectives.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineered products, manufacturing, or product development activities is preferred.
• Experience in HVAC equipment, sheet metal design, piping packages, or related engineered product environments is a plus.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.