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Princeton, IL
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at Allegion in Princeton, Illinois, United States Job Description Princeton, IL Full time JR37256 Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award ( GEWA ) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup's With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. CAD Designer -
Princeton, IL What You Will Do:
Report to the Capital Projects Manager as a member of the Capital Projects & Automation Department
Maintain & update plant layout drawings in AutoCAD, including all facets of equipment design such as material movement & staging, waste streams, utilities, employee egress, maintenance access, etc.
Collaborate with project engineers, manufacturing engineers, tool room & maintenance on new fixture & equipment design
Generate detailed 2D drawings derived from 3D models that will be used for manufacturing
Provide strong design fundamental skills focused on sustainability, flexibility & efficiency
Provide multiple options for equipment & process layout to review with engineering, operations, materials & EHS
Be a core member of Capital Project teams providing layout requirements based on facility limitations
Assist with layout markups on the manufacturing floor in preparation for equipment moves
Collaborate with project managers & maintenance to identify utility routing & drops for equipment installs
Convert vendor supplied drawings, models & PDF's into equipment layouts to integrate within the plant layout
Maintain tool & die revisions for existing equipment & fixtures
Reverse engineer OEM components to establish documentation for equipment maintenance & repairs
Transfer design markups and sketches into 3D designs through Creo
Provide feedback on design concepts focused on manufacturability & integrity
Collaborate with tool room & vendors to see design intent through manufacturing, assembly & installation
Generate utility schematics for in-house developed equipment designs
Generate & maintain BOM's for assembly designs
Assist with material selection for custom fixturing & workholding What You Need to
Succeed:
Performs work under general supervision.
Collaborate well with all levels of the organization.
Proficient in AutoCAD & Creo
Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360
Possess strong design fundamental skills
Handle moderately complex issues and problems
Competent design of physical plant layouts and proficiency with AutoCAD
Willingness to travel based on project needs and vendor locations, primary location is on-site at LCN
Familiarity with DFMEA principles
Familiarity with Windchill ( PLM software)
Requires an associate's degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience
Competencies:
o Excellent documentation skills o Ability to work as part of a team o Excellent oral and written communication skills o Ability to build collaborative relationships o Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills o High attention to detail & accuracy o Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it" (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/culture.html) .
You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.
Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! What You'll Get from
Us:
Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy" (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/culture.html#serve)
Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.
Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
Employee Discounts through Perks at
Work Compensation:
This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. + The expected
Base Salary Range:
$42,000 - $75,400. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. +
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Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html) Privacy Policy We are Allegion. A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. We are Allegion. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account