Technical CAD Design Specialist

Selux US•Town of Lloyd, NY

3d•$52,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Selux Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Specialist to join our inside sales team. This position combines technical drafting, CAD design, project coordination, and customer-focused problem solving. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, interpreting architectural and electrical drawings, and developing accurate technical documentation for interior, exterior, and custom lighting applications. You will work across Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to turn project requirements into clear, practical design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys projects, solving design challenges, and seeing projects progress from an initial customer request to completed documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Design, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent professional experience in CAD design, drafting, engineering, or technical applications will also be considered.
Strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Mechanical drafting or product design experience preferred.
Architectural drafting or experience working with construction documentation is beneficial.
Ability to interpret architectural plans, reflected ceiling plans, electrical drawings, and construction documents.
Understanding of how lighting products and fixtures interact with architectural and building environments is highly desirable.
Previous experience in architectural lighting, commercial lighting, lighting fixtures, or related building products is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
Ability to visualize designs and translate technical requirements into practical CAD solutions.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify potential conflicts before they become project issues.
Effective problem-solving skills and a practical approach to design challenges.
Ability to organize and track several projects at different stages of completion.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to adjust priorities as project needs change.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative engineering environment.
Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical team members.

Responsibilities

Develop accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, layouts, submittals, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for interior, exterior, and custom projects, including shipping documentation.
Review customer requests and design changes, assess technical feasibility, revise existing drawings, and resolve potential design conflicts.
Handle multiple projects and drawing assignments, setting priorities and coordinating deliverables to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to develop practical solutions for standard, non-standard, and custom projects, providing technical and drawing support throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain CAD libraries, standard product drawings, models, and technical documentation while performing quality reviews to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and consistent with company standards.
Support team workload planning and remote collaboration while maintaining current knowledge of company products, engineering standards, drafting practices, and departmental procedures.