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The role will translate customer and site requirements into accurate Revit/AutoCAD layouts and installation-ready drawing packages while also supporting mechanical design and product development activities.\nWhat you'll do\nDevelop detailed barn layouts and customer drawing packages showing the placement and integration of ventilation, soaking, controls, steel, and related equipment.\nUtilize Revit and AutoCAD to create and maintain 2D/3D barn layouts, proposal drawings, installation drawings, details, and presentation packages.\nWork with sales, estimators, project teams, dealers, and customers to translate site conditions and project requirements into accurate drawing layouts and details.\nInterpret architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and coordinate VES-Artex equipment within customer building plans.\nDevelop solutions and design products and systems for identified operational needs, including custom equipment within standard requirements to meet customer specifications and industry standards.\nUtilize SolidWorks as needed to produce 3D models, 2D drawings, and supporting mechanical design documentation.\nDevelop and maintain accurate documentation, including design specifications, customer drawings, installation details, product drawings, and test reports.\nCommunicate with contractors and project stakeholders as needed to resolve layout, installation, and field coordination questions.\nProvide technical support to manufacturing and field teams regarding custom designs, specifications, installation requirements, and functional performance.\nSupport analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause evaluation of equipment malfunctions or design issues and develop solutions for identified issues.\nManage engineering change requests and change orders from inception to completion in partnership with available resources.\nSome travel required to complete on-farm site evaluations, field verification, R&D analysis, or other project needs.\nAttend technical trade shows as required.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nAssociate’s degree in architectural drafting, mechanical design, engineering technology, or a related field required; 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