CAD ENGINEER

Sytech, Inc., Precision Metal Fabrication and Finish • Spokane, WA

22h • $32 - $40

About The Position

Sytech, a precision metal fabrication company, is hiring a CAD Engineer to design products using computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, and SolidWorks. The position creates and tests prototypes, oversees other drafters, and works with other teams to develop and improve tools and programs. It also helps ensure designs are safe and meet regulations. The role calls for flexibility and a customer-focused approach while maintaining quality workmanship, safety, accountability, and teamwork.

The CAD Engineer designs frameworks and products, creates 2D and 3D drawings and design documentation, develops floor plans and renderings, selects materials, and produces final design specifications. The role collaborates with industrial and packaging engineers and other project teams, analyzes and builds technical or business solutions, estimates project time and costs, and may code and test software. It also defines and maintains development methods and standards and supervises assistant drafters and other project workers.

The role is based in a manufacturing metal fabrication environment and an office area, with possible exposure to hot or cold temperatures in areas of the building that are not temperature controlled. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Physical demands include manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, maintaining a steady pace, repetitive motion, head and neck rotation, bending, twisting, walking, standing, kneeling, and reaching. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Sytech expects employees to work safely, professionally, and respectfully, with on-time and quality work as priorities. The company describes its environment as fast-paced and results-driven and values managing complexity, action orientation, resourcefulness, collaboration, and adaptability.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience using SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA).
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), motion analysis, and interference analysis.
• Experience creating Engineering Bills of Materials for complex assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical system drawings, including wiring schematics, terminal blocks, panel layouts, and cabling.
• Experience with design standards and model-checking.
• Experience with MIL standards.
• Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices.
• Experience with complex surfacing modeling.
• Extensive experience with complex castings, stampings, forgings, and injection molds.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and weldment design.
• Ability to read component layouts and isometric drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues professional development and builds and shares knowledge and skills.
• Generates ideas to improve processes and services, adapts to change, stays organized, uses time efficiently, and maintains a positive outlook.
• Takes ownership, follows instructions and through on commitments, offers assistance, and commits to additional hours when necessary.
• Supports organizational goals and values, follows company policies and procedures, and observes safety and security procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to learn new skills efficiently and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage complex information, act with urgency and enthusiasm, deploy resources effectively, collaborate, and adapt to changing situations.
• Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; ability to maintain a quick, steady pace and perform the listed physical activities.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience; the degree is preferred.
• Master CAM experience.
• Experience with rendering.

Responsibilities

• Design frameworks and products for projects.
• Work with industrial and packaging engineers to develop, manufacture, and market products.
• Analyze, design, and build business or technical solutions that deliver client goals.
• Create detailed design documentation.
• Estimate the time and costs required to complete projects.
• Code and test software.
• Define, create, and maintain development methodologies, procedures, and standards.
• Create drawings in both two- and three-dimensional forms.
• Design floor plans, elevations, and realistic renderings using software.
• Create designs for medicine, automotive, electronics, and home applications.
• Aid in selecting materials for products.
• Produce final design specifications.
• Supervise assistant drafters and other workers involved in project design.
• Create and test prototypes.
• Work with other teams to develop and improve tools and programs and help ensure designs are safe and meet regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with premium sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with a 4% match.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance of $50,000, with additional voluntary benefits available.
• Pet insurance, paid by the employee.
• One week of PTO after six months and one week after one year.
• Sick leave based on Washington State leave policy.
• Six paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree