DCN Mechanical CAD Designer -NPD

About the role

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a motivated Mechanical Designer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team focused on the development of next-generation modular data center infrastructure solutions. This role will support the design and development of containerized and prefabricated systems used to deploy hyperscale and AI data centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Create fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, weldment drawings, and manufacturing packages.
• Prepare detailed equipment layouts for modular and containerized data center systems.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drawing packages.
• Support engineering teams with concept modeling and design development activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
• Support prototype build and manufacturing activities by resolving design issues and implementing design improvements.
• Prepare engineering change documentation and drawing revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into released designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable drafting, GD&T, fabrication, and manufacturing standards.
• Support value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with physical measurements, prototype evaluations, and fit-up verification activities.
• Develop designs that consider transportation, lifting, installation, and field service requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to ensure accurate integration of mechanical, structural, electrical, and cooling equipment within modular platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate's Degree, Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design or product design.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Experience creating detailed fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience developing large assemblies and complex equipment layouts.
• Experience with weldments, sheet metal, structural members, and fabricated assemblies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing: E-Houses, Skid-mounted equipment, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Containerized systems, Modular buildings, Shipping container modifications, Power generation equipment packages, Data center infrastructure products.
• Experience with industrial equipment integration and packaging.
• Experience supporting prototype development and product testing activities.
• Familiarity with piping layouts and mechanical equipment integration.
• Experience creating production-ready fabrication packages.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles.
• Experience working in fast-paced product development environments.