CAD Technician

NECI•Clifton Park, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NECI is seeking a CAD Technician to provide drafting and engineering support for customer projects, internal design efforts, and technical documentation. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate drawings and document packages that support quotation development, project execution, manufacturing, and customer deliverables. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across multiple project types, and able to support engineering teams with high-quality CAD deliverables, document control, and drawing review.

Requirements

Experience with CAD drafting in an industrial, manufacturing, controls, or engineering environment
Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, EPLAN, or similar platforms
Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and P&IDs
Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy
Familiarity with BOMs, drawing revision practices, and document control processes
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in drafting, design technology, or a related field
Experience supporting instrumentation, controls, panel fabrication, or process automation projects
Familiarity with customer submittal requirements and vendor documentation packages

Responsibilities

Create and revise drawings to support customer requirements, internal assembly needs, and proposal development
Support engineering and project teams with drafting updates throughout the project lifecycle
Help maintain drawing accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards
Review internal designs for fit, interference, constructability, and bill of material alignment
Review third-party and vendor drawings for accuracy and conformance to project requirements
Support the development and maintenance of parts lists, BOMs, and related technical documentation
Assist with technical drawing revisions and coordination between engineering, fabrication, and project teams
Create, organize, and maintain customer-facing drawing packages and document submittals
Support the preparation of quality packages, spare parts documentation, vendor documentation, and other required deliverables
Track revisions and ensure document packages are complete, accurate, and submitted on time
Provide drafting support for active projects, proposals, and internal initiatives
Communicate project status, drawing issues, and documentation needs to engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and documentation workflows
Support overall team goals and collaborate across departments to deliver quality outcomes
Actively participate in NECI’s quality management system and continuous improvement efforts
Follow company safety policies and procedures and help identify opportunities to improve workplace safety
Participate in training, professional development, and departmental learning activities to build technical capability
Support corrective and preventive actions, cross-functional problem solving, and company quality initiatives as needed