Mechanical Designer

This job is located on Hemlock, MI

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High Level Summary of Job:

Mechanical Designer is an integral part of the project team, coordinating with other disciplines during a project from design to construction completion.  They provide graphical drafting for diagrammatic and proportional drawings for processes within an engineering and construction work group.  Creates preliminary sketches, “red line” markups, and generalized instructions that are used to complete finished discipline drawings.  Determines methods and techniques to be used to cope with conventional design problems plus provides consultation services in the preparation and layout of drawings. Based on the experience of the designer, areas of design that may be included in this role are piping design, vessel design, conceptual process scope, air handling/HVAC, platform design, and others.

Essential Functions of The Job:

• Oversees and provides project design layout & guidance, drafting & detailing on projects to which specific phases/scopes have been defined and assists in scope development.
• Serves as a designer on projects to coordinate, perform and direct the design, CAD and drawing activities on entire projects or phases of projects utilizing Microstation.
• Provides communication regarding project aspects, plans, unusual problems and progress with project team and stakeholders.
• Coordinates the gathering of all necessary data and preparation of detailed drawings. Interacts with other work groups and engineering disciplines that may be affected by the effort. Incorporates all safety, environmental, quality and operational aspects within the design. Recognizes state, federal and local regulations.
• Verifies thoroughness of design work by checking dimensions, accuracy, materials to be used, quantities, field conditions, construction progress, project close out, etc.
• Recognizes drawing management practices, drawing maintenance where appropriate, and continues to develop proficiency of technique and knowledge of a specific discipline.
• Keeps abreast of latest trends in design, company practices, procedures and principles as they affect their area of specialization. Makes recommendations relative to these methods and procedures.

Skills:

• Graphical drafting and detail design specific to mechanical design
• Written and oral communication
• Computer skills using CAD software (Microstation)
• MS Office, document and electronic file management.

Education Requirements:

• No Specific degree required, proven related work experience a must.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years design and drafting experience in a specialized engineering field

Hiring Manager: Tara Crower 

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.