CAD Associate

Bosch Building Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies is seeking a CAD Associate to prepare, organize, and present design documents for project delivery and close-out. You will work with Systems Designers/Engineers and the Project Management team to ensure technical deliverables align with client needs and project requirements.

You will produce detailed drawings, network diagrams, and close-out docs while maintaining documentation standards and collaborating with technicians and stakeholders across North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of drafting and design experience in IT, instrumentation and controls, electronics, or security industries.
• Post-secondary education in Electronics, IT or related field.
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing, legible drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Windows OS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detail design documents including plot plans, elevations, wiring details, and BOMs.
• Produce network architecture diagrams, compute/storage calculations, and power/heat calculations.
• Create as-built drawings and close-out documents for security/building tech projects.
• Maintain documentation in Bosch document management repositories.
• Collaborate with engineers/technicians to develop robust designs and documentation packages.
• Communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet project timelines.
• Adhere to documentation standards and improve processes for efficiency.

Skills

Drafting and design

Attention to detail

Strong English communication

Education

Electronics/IT related field

Business/Construction Management/Engineering/IT related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

IP networks

Low voltage electronics

Power and communications

MS SQL databases

Job description

The experts that make up Bosch Building Technologies teams stay at the forefront of the changing technology landscape through continued training, complex client projects, and company support. As Bosch continues to grow, we continue to provide our employees with exciting challenges and a rewarding career.

The CAD Associate prepares, organizes, and presents various documents to meet project delivery and close-out requirements. This position works in conjunction with Systems Designers/Engineers and the Project Management team to clearly communicate technical deliverables for project work and to prove fit and suitability of our product offering within the client and project environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare detail design documents in a thorough and professional manner during the project execution cycle. Documentation work may include preparing plot plans, elevation drawings, point-to-point wiring details, and finalized bills of material.
• Produce network architecture diagrams, server compute and storage calculations, power and heat consumption calculations under the guidance of systems designers and engineers.
• Produce as-built drawings and technical close-out documents of physical security and building technologies including supporting networking, server and storage architectures in collaboration with technicians, subcontractors, project managers, and design stakeholders.
• Maintain all documentation in current and professional state throughout the duration of contracts within Bosch BuildingTechnologies’ document management repositories.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to develop robust and professional designs, standardized and consistent documentation packages, and tools to assist in preparation of sales collateral.
• Be prompt, enthusiastic and take direction from project managers and engineers
• Multi-task and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary
• Adhere to Bosch BuildingTechnologies’ documentation standards
• Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability
• Be extremely focused on details and quality of work
• Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization’s capabilities.
• Understand and maintain an awareness of the productivity and profitability of work carried out by the organization

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3-5years of drafting and design experience in the information technology, instrumentation and controls, electronics, and/or security industries
• Post secondary education from an accredited college, university or technical institution in Electronics, Information Technology or related field
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing, legible, and accessible drawings.
• Experience with the following technologies is required:
  • AutoCAD,Bluebeam Revu, Windows desktop operating system, Microsoft Office
• Experience with the following technologies is an asset:
  • Navisworks, IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications.
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or technology industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
• An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Post-secondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the following technologies:
  • Access Control, CCTV (IP and Analog), Intrusion Systems, Client-Server security applications, MS SQL databases, Servers and Storage Arrays, Revit, or Microsoft Visio
• Field experience in a construction environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Pay Rate: $53,000 - $75,000 (DOE) Vacancy Status:

This posting is for a current and existing vacancy

Company Info;

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it’s working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.