CAD Technician

Summary

Confidential company is seeking a CAD Technician to manage technical drawings and support facility operations. The role focuses on drawing control, project documentation, equipment design, and troubleshooting assistance in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility
• Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects
• Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings
• Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment
• Maintain and coordinate plant drawings
• Ensure all required documentation (e.g., drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) is completed for projects
• Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues using technical drawings

Skills

• Required: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• CAD/CAM
• Manufacturing
• Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable
• Required: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field
• Creo cabling experience
• Electrical diagram experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Windchill/PDM experience
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving and design skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work
• Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus)
• Advanced computer skills
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Required: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• CAD/CAM
• Manufacturing
• Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable
• Required: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field
• Creo cabling experience
• Electrical diagram experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Windchill/PDM experience
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving and design skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work
• Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus)
• Advanced computer skills
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• 3-month duration with possibility of extension