The Technical Illustrator lays out and draws illustrations for reproduction in reference works brochures and technical manuals dealing with assemblies installation operation maintenance spare parts and the repair of components tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Level 1:
- 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 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.
- Level 2:
- Perform all the duties of Level 1 plus:
- Collaborates and consults with technical team leads Engineer Technicians Service personnel and other subject matter experts to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content.
- Strong command of drawing standards dimensioning conventions and BOM alignment.
- Collaborate with vendors/suppliers to obtain technical information required for isometric drawings and parts breakdowns.
- Shade color and enhance drawings using digital illustration tools; insert instructions and comments as required.
- Establish/maintain visual standards symbol libraries and reusable components.
- Produce advanced visuals: complex assemblies multi-step sequences animations and or interactive figures (where supported).
- Peer-review and provide guidance on best practices.
- Support and oversee internal parts book quality control processes. Review update and maintain illustrations that are missing outdated or require revision including coordination with BoM engineers and technical writers.
- Ability to understand scope work estimate effort and manage small illustration projects independently.
- Level 3/Senior:
- Perform all the duties of Level 2 plus:
- Communicate prioritize and delegate day-to-day illustration tasks ensuring alignment with technical writer and BOM engineer requirements.
- Consult with engineering technicians service technicians technical leads and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of technical content.
- Support key visualization activities such as Key Shot images and REMAN illustration efforts.
- Assist with cataloging archiving publication content updates and document control. Prepare material for technical seminars and business forums.
- Collaborates and consults with technical team leads Engineer Technicians Service personnel and other subject matter experts to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content.
- Architect and govern the illustration ecosystem (libraries templates line style systems symbols and metadata) for scalability and reuse.
- Comfortable with PLM/PDM and change management; understand engineering life cycle and service needs.
- Lead advanced visualization: intricate exploded views dynamic procedures 3D PDFs/interactive figures and motion/animation when applicable.
- Define and enforce style guides; conduct formal quality gates and root-cause analysis on illustration defects.
- Mentor and upskill illustrators create and maintain training programs.
Competencies
- Level 1:
- Associates 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.
- Level 2:
- Associates degree (A.A.S.) in communications publications graphics and four years of practical experience or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least six years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Level 3:
- Bachelors degree (B.S.) in communications publications and graphics and six years or more of experience; or an Associates degree (A.S.) in communications publications graphics or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least ten or more years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 drivers license and passport.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
The company
In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News VA
United States (US)
Contact
Not translated in selected language
The Technical Illustrator lays out and draws illustrations for reproduction in reference works brochures and technical manuals dealing with assemblies installation operation maintenance spare parts and the repair of components tools and equipment.ResponsibilitiesLevel 1:Assists the Technical Documen...
The Technical Illustrator lays out and draws illustrations for reproduction in reference works brochures and technical manuals dealing with assemblies installation operation maintenance spare parts and the repair of components tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Level 1:
- 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 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.
- Level 2:
- Perform all the duties of Level 1 plus:
- Collaborates and consults with technical team leads Engineer Technicians Service personnel and other subject matter experts to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content.
- Strong command of drawing standards dimensioning conventions and BOM alignment.
- Collaborate with vendors/suppliers to obtain technical information required for isometric drawings and parts breakdowns.
- Shade color and enhance drawings using digital illustration tools; insert instructions and comments as required.
- Establish/maintain visual standards symbol libraries and reusable components.
- Produce advanced visuals: complex assemblies multi-step sequences animations and or interactive figures (where supported).
- Peer-review and provide guidance on best practices.
- Support and oversee internal parts book quality control processes. Review update and maintain illustrations that are missing outdated or require revision including coordination with BoM engineers and technical writers.
- Ability to understand scope work estimate effort and manage small illustration projects independently.
- Level 3/Senior:
- Perform all the duties of Level 2 plus:
- Communicate prioritize and delegate day-to-day illustration tasks ensuring alignment with technical writer and BOM engineer requirements.
- Consult with engineering technicians service technicians technical leads and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of technical content.
- Support key visualization activities such as Key Shot images and REMAN illustration efforts.
- Assist with cataloging archiving publication content updates and document control. Prepare material for technical seminars and business forums.
- Collaborates and consults with technical team leads Engineer Technicians Service personnel and other subject matter experts to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content.
- Architect and govern the illustration ecosystem (libraries templates line style systems symbols and metadata) for scalability and reuse.
- Comfortable with PLM/PDM and change management; understand engineering life cycle and service needs.
- Lead advanced visualization: intricate exploded views dynamic procedures 3D PDFs/interactive figures and motion/animation when applicable.
- Define and enforce style guides; conduct formal quality gates and root-cause analysis on illustration defects.
- Mentor and upskill illustrators create and maintain training programs.
Competencies
- Level 1:
- Associates 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.
- Level 2:
- Associates degree (A.A.S.) in communications publications graphics and four years of practical experience or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least six years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Level 3:
- Bachelors degree (B.S.) in communications publications and graphics and six years or more of experience; or an Associates degree (A.S.) in communications publications graphics or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least ten or more years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 drivers license and passport.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
The company
In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News VA
United States (US)
Contact
Not translated in selected language
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