CAD Technician- Product Development
About The Position
The CAD Technician plays a critical role in the full product development cycle—from early-stage concept layouts to detailed production documentation. As part of the Product Development team, this individual is responsible for mechanical design decisions related to layout, packaging, fabrication, and assembly documentation across a wide variety of electro-mechanical systems. This position is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented designer with a deep understanding of SolidWorks modeling best practices, an interest in improving documentation workflows, and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced engineering environment.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (strongly preferred due to ITAR compliance).
- Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 0–3 years and strong CAD proficiency.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for large assemblies, sheet metal, and weldments.
- Familiarity with MRP systems (Epicor experience is a plus) and 2D drawing standards including GD&T.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced design environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands-on understanding of common mechanical fabrication processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop complex 3D CAD models and large assemblies in SolidWorks, with a focus on sheet metal and weldment design techniques.
- Produce accurate 2D fabrication and inspection drawings using proper GD&T practices.
- Design mounting and enclosure solutions to support electrical components in mechanically driven systems.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and routings within our Epicor MRP system (training provided).
- Prepare clear, thorough work instructions and build documentation to support prototype and production assembly teams.
- Participate in design reviews, incorporating feedback from engineering, manufacturing, and build teams.
- Own document control for CAD-related outputs, including ECNs, drawing revision management, and PDM workflows (SolidWorks PDM).
- Collaborate with purchasing, fabrication vendors, and internal teams to support custom component procurement.
- Support prototype builds by resolving design issues and ensuring accurate and complete documentation is available.
- Assist in the generation of interface control drawings and operations/maintenance manuals as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
