CAD Technician

Standex•Rockledge, FL

About The Position

Standex Electronics is seeking a CAD Technician to generate complex technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards. The technician coordinates with Engineering and the CM Manager to resolve design conflicts and incorporate revisions. The role supports the creation and maintenance of mechanical and tooling drawings, engineering documentation, and controlled product records, including their release and tracking through ERP and document control systems.

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 engineering prints and other documents 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, or diagram form.
Strong organizational skills and a process-oriented mindset.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong analytical methodology and critical-thinking skills.
Solid verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple work efforts, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Self-starter able to work without close supervision.

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 promote and develop subordinate self-management skills, including accountability, self-motivation, and time management.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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.
Scan information into the ERP system as required.
Create and maintain document control procedures as required.
Review order history reports (OHR or equivalent) for orders missing released prints.
Prepare the release of new engineering parts for missing items.
Assign parts using information received from Sales.
Track open engineering parts through completion.
Prepare engineering parts within the ERP system.
Attach appropriate approval routing and document requirements to engineering parts.
Maintain and update prints and customer files.
Track Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within the ERP system.
Update prints within the ERP system and archive old revisions.
Track and process Catalog Change and Administrative Change Notifications.
Maintain approval routings in the ERP system.
Work across functions to relay and document information for smooth release of new products to production.
Perform other duties as assigned.