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Liebherr USA · 2 weeks ago

Technical Illustrator

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Liebherr USA is a successful international company specializing in manufacturing and technology. They are seeking a Technical Illustrator I to create detailed illustrations for technical manuals and publications, ensuring accurate representation of components and assemblies.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Assists the Technical Documentation and Publication department with preparing drawings from blueprints, designs, electronic prints and mockups, photo-prints by methods and techniques suited to specified reproduction process for final use such as schematics, perspectives, orthographic, or oblique-angle (3D) views in order to depict function, relationship, and assembly sequence of parts and assemblies such as gears, engines, instruments and other mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies

Shades-in or colors drawings to emphasize details or to eliminate undesired backgrounds, using drafting and illustration software, and to paste instructions and comments in position on illustrations

Prepares drawings from AutoCAD prints, engineering models, designs, blueprints, mockups, and photo prints

Inserts and arrange instructions and comments in position on drawing

Creates 3D illustrations from in-house drawings & vendor/supplier drawings

Works with vendor/supplier to obtain information needed to create isometric drawing and convey technical information and parts break-down in publications

Consults with technical team leads, Engineer Technicians, Service Technicians and other subject matter experts to ensure common understanding of publications and related materials to be produced and to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content

Assists in maintaining cataloging systems, records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications for business references

Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums

Assists in maintaining content changes and updates to publications

Qualification

3D illustrationAutoCADPhotoshopBaaN systemMicrosoft OfficeMathematical conceptsSafety trainingTechnical writing

Required

Associate's degree (A.A.S.) in communications, publications, graphics and two years of practical experience or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least four years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of drafting tools or Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) or drafting equipment, 3D illustration, and Photoshop software

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Knowledge of BaaN system as it relates to truck Bill of Material (BOM) structure and inventory control

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 20% to customer or supplier sites

Ability to obtain and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and passport