CAD Technician

Standex•Rockledge, FL

10d

About The Position

Standex Electronics is seeking a CAD Technician to generate complex technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics and ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with industry standards. The technician coordinates with Engineering and the CM Manager to resolve design conflicts and incorporate revisions. The role supports sample documentation, production prints, tooling drawings, engineering-part releases, and document control in the ERP system. It prepares and updates drawings and associated documentation, processes engineering and catalog change notifications, maintains customer and print files, and coordinates with multiple functions to support smooth release of new products to production. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and other design and modeling tools is desired.
Basic understanding of general electrical terms.
Ability to interpret documents such as engineering prints to determine accuracy and analyze possible changes.
Ability to communicate fluently with management and fellow employees.
Ability to prepare drawings and lists for Engineering.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out daily tasks and instructions provided in written, oral, and diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of coil, transformer, and inductor design.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
Understanding of 2D/3D modeling software, Finite Element Analysis, and simulation software.
Ability to read, create, and critique detailed technical wiring diagrams, schematics, and bills of materials.
Understanding of statistical methods and tools.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple work efforts, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to promote and develop subordinate self-management skills, including accountability, self-motivation, and time management.
Strong organizational skills and a process-oriented mindset.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong analytical methodology and critical-thinking skills.
Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Self-starter with the ability to work without close supervision.

Responsibilities

Create general 2D mechanical and tooling drawings for sample documentation, production prints, courtesy prints, and related paperwork.
Prepare and review sample documentation for accuracy as necessary.
Assist with creating and reviewing tooling drawings.
Release new and updated prints.
Process ECNs/ECOs to ensure documentation is released, controlled, and accurate.
Update prints as change notifications are processed.
Work with Engineering to prepare and process Catalog Change Notifications.
Enter job-pack information into document-control software and scan information into the ERP system as required.
Create and maintain document-control procedures as required.
Review the order history report or equivalent for orders missing released prints.
Prepare releases for new engineering parts when items are missing and assign parts using information received from Sales.
Track open engineering parts through completion.
Prepare engineering parts in the ERP system, attach appropriate approval routing, and ensure document requirements are attached.
Maintain and update prints and customer files.
Track Engineering Change Orders in the ERP, attach appropriate approval routing and document requirements, update prints, and archive old revisions.
Track and process Catalog Change and Administrative Change Notifications.
Maintain approval routings in the ERP.
Work closely with all functions to ensure information is relayed and documented for smooth release of new products to production.
Perform other duties as assigned.