CAD Technician

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected smart lighting technology company in High Wycombe is looking for a CAD Engineer to prepare AutoCAD layouts and support project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, previous CAD experience, and attention to detail. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000, along with benefits including 25 days holiday, a healthcare plan, and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ideally have previous CAD experience in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Awareness of smart lighting systems or IoT technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings.
• Export designs into proprietary control software to support pre-commissioning.
• Produce and revise technical drawings and schematics to industry standards.

Skills

Previous CAD experience

Strong AutoCAD skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or certification in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

Job Description

CAD Engineer

Location: High Wycombe (Office-based, hybrid after probation)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Friday)

A fantastic opportunity for a CAD Engineer to join a respected and fast-growing smart lighting technology company. Known for delivering cutting-edge lighting control systems, the business supports major commercial and public sector clients across the UK from concept through to commissioning.

With all project delivery handled in-house, the company offers a stable, collaborative environment where innovation and technical precision are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings
2. Export designs into proprietary control software to support pre-commissioning
3. Create and populate system icons and network trees
4. Produce and revise technical drawings and schematics to industry standards
5. Liaise with engineers, project teams, and estimators to ensure smooth handovers
6. Maintain detailed design documentation and support design improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Previous CAD experience, ideally in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing
• Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with 3D tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Rhino) is a plus
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Degree or certification in a relevant discipline preferred
• Awareness of smart lighting systems or IoT technologies is desirable

Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development

This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their CAD skills in a technical, innovative environment where their work will impact live systems and client delivery.