CADD Technologist

SPECTRA TECH INC • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) Technologist to join our diverse team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission, and implementation of engineering design documents (CAD and CREO drawings) for custom mechanical components and internal/external cable harnesses. The selected applicant will work with engineers and technologists to develop clear, concise, and buildable drawings based on existing templates and processes. On any given day, you may be called on to:
• Help develop and redline Sandia drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements
• Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD
• Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones
• Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Aided Drafting, Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology or similar degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years' demonstrated experience using AutoCAD® and/or CREO to create, modify, and coordinate engineering drawings.
• An active or recent (<1yr) DOE Q or DOD TS clearance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia’s core values

Nice To Haves

• Experience with some or all of: Board design and integrated electronics
• Cable designs, drawings or manufacturing
• Mechanical design for individual components
• Experience with projects that transition from design to production
• Working in a schedule, budget, or requirement constrained environment
• Sandia National Laboratories Prime release process
• Traditional NSE documents/processes such as AERs and PDDRs

Responsibilities

• Help develop and redline Sandia drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements
• Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD
• Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones
• Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

What This Job Offers

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