CAD Designer

CAD Designer

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. is a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar, energy storage, and eMobility. Since its founding in 1996, the Company has introduced innovative technologies and systems solutions that allow its customers to substantially increase installation efficiency and safety while improving system performance and reliability. Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. is a recognized leader in the renewable energy industry whose solutions are deployed on over 20 GW of solar systems globally.

Shoals Technologies Group was founded in 1996 as a component supplier in the automotive industry. In 2002, Shoals pivoted into the nascent solar industry, first as a component supplier to First Solar, and then later as a provider of cable harnesses to solar EPCs. Over time, through developing and deploying many unique patented technologies, Shoals became known as a leading supplier of American-made Electrical Balance of System, or EBOS, solutions that make utility-scale solar installation safer, faster, more reliable, and more cost-effective. The year 2021 heralded a new era for Shoals Technologies Group, starting with our IPO on January 27. This marked the expansion of Shoals value proposition into energy storage and EV charging infrastructure, as well as international growth. With an expanded value proposition and a new identity as a public company, it was time to update the brand as well.

Shoals is a collection of engineers and solar evangelists, curious minds and collaborators, optimists and advocates of sunnier days. In equal measures, the company challenges and supports each other to design, develop and deliver solutions that have the potential to change the world.

Shoals Technologies Groups products are built on a foundation of American ingenuity. With manufacturing facilities in Portland, Tennessee and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, all of our products are designed and built to last for the life of the system.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Integration Engineering and is responsible for partnering with sales to produce mock-up designs for customers.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read, understand and interpret complex customer supplied drawings and detail prints

Review and compare customer drawings to Sales POs

Design layouts and custom products based on specific projects requirements

Create detailed customer facing drawing packages using AutoCAD 2D in Architectural format

Prepare and calculate detailed takeoffs for custom parts using Excel and CAD2D

Manipulate geometry, manage formatting and layers in complex CAD drawings

Recognize potential design issues and collaborate with Supervisor for solutions

Revise drawings and takeoffs as directed by customer or Supervisor

Provide feedback and suggestions regarding best practices to Supervisor for continuous improvement

Follow all established department processes, formatting and design standards

Develop a working knowledge of basic PV Systems, major components, and processes

Report any discrepancies between final drawings and Sales Orders

Perform self-reviews of created drawings and takeoffs

Take meticulous notes during design process to present to Supervisor upon review

Assist Team as needed to meet deadlines and create new efficiencies

REQUIRED SKILL SETS:

2 years of experience with AutoCAD or an AutoCad certificate if no hands-on experience

Proficiency with Office products: Excel, Word & Outlook

Previous experience in design takeoffs of moderately complex projects

Demonstrated ability to read and understand Engineering blue prints and layouts

Ability to accurately extract and interpret details in creating technical drawings

Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques and methods

Ability to create and modify 2D drawings with a high level of accuracy

Strong professional verbal and written communication skills

Must be highly organized, efficient and able to work independently

Strong math and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and self-manage time to meet deadlines

Ability to work efficiently with a high degree of organization and accuracy

PREFERRED SKILL SET:

Basic PV Systems knowledge and design

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $76,000.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.