CAD Automation Developer

Fdestech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

FDES Technologies in Hyderabad, India is seeking a CAD Automation Developer to transform repetitive CAD tasks into automated workflows. You'll build add-ins and configurators using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD APIs, translating design rules into production-quality code.

The role suits mechanical/design engineers who enjoy programming and want to deliver reliable automation, drawings, and BOM generation for customers across industries.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years hands-on experience with the SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD API is preferred, so you can contribute quickly. Freshers with a good CAD/programming portfolio are encouraged to apply.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Production / Industrial, Design / Drafting, or a related engineering field, with a solid understanding of engineering drawings and CAD modeling
• Proficiency in C# (.NET framework)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the SolidWorks API, Inventor API / iLogic, or AutoCAD .NET API
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Working knowledge of CAD concepts: parametric modeling, assemblies, part configurations, drawings, and BOMs
• Ability to read an engineering drawing or specification and translate the logic into working automation
• Exposure to DriveWorks or other CPQ / product configurator tools
• Familiarity with SQL and version control (Git)
• Hands-on experience modeling in SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD as an end user
• Strong written and verbal communication in English

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CAD automation tools and addins using the SolidWorks API, Autodesk Inventor API (iLogic and Inventor API), and AutoCAD API
• Build parametric models, rule-based design automation, automated drawings, and BOM generation
• Translate engineering drawings, rules, and design standards into structured, maintainable code
• Work with senior engineers and clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Debug, test, document, and release automation applications
• Maintain and enhance existing automation projects over their lifecycle

Skills

SolidWorks API

Inventor API

AutoCAD API

C# (.NET)

Object-oriented programming

Reading engineering drawings

Parametric modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Design or related engineering field

Tools

iLogic

SolidWorks API

Inventor API

AutoCAD .NET API

Git

SQL

Job description

CAD Automation Developer

Build the automation that turns days of repetitive CAD work into minutes. Write add-ins and configurators on the SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD APIs, for a mechanical mind who enjoys programming.

Hyderabad, India Full-time Experienced (freshers welcome) CAD Automation

About the Role

FDES Technologies has spent 19+ years turning engineering rules into production software for manufacturers in 20+ countries. We are an engineering-first software company: we turn the rules engineers carry in their heads into software that automates CAD, drawings, and documentation.

This role is ideal for someone from a mechanical or design engineering background who enjoys programming. You will build automation on the SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD APIs: add-ins, plugins, parametric configurators, and automated drawing and BOM generation. Because you understand engineering drawings, you can translate real design rules into reliable, production-quality code.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain CAD automation tools and addins using the SolidWorks API, Autodesk Inventor API (iLogic and Inventor API), and AutoCAD API
• Build parametric models, rule-based design automation, automated drawings, and BOM generation
• Translate engineering drawings, rules, and design standards into structured, maintainable code
• Work with senior engineers and clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Debug, test, document, and release automation applications
• Maintain and enhance existing automation projects over their lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience on the SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD API is preferred, so you can contribute quickly. Strong candidates with 0 to 1 year, or freshers with a good portfolio of CAD or programming projects, are also encouraged to apply
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Production / Industrial, Design / Drafting, or a related engineering field, with a solid understanding of engineering drawings and CAD modeling
• Proficiency in C# (.NET framework)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the SolidWorks API, Autodesk Inventor API / iLogic, or AutoCAD .NET API
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Working knowledge of CAD concepts: parametric modeling, assemblies, part configurations, drawings, and BOMs
• Ability to read an engineering drawing or specification and translate the logic into working automation

Good to Have

• Exposure to DriveWorks or other CPQ / product configurator tools
• Familiarity with SQL and version control (Git)
• Hands-on experience modeling in SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD as an end user
• Strong written and verbal communication in English

How We Hire

Our process is straightforward, and every stage happens at our Hyderabad office:

• Written test: when we receive a large number of applications, shortlisted candidates first take a written assessment on our exam portal at our office. It helps us screen fairly and quickly
• Technical interview: a conversation about how you think, how you approach problems, and your hands-on experience
• Practical solution implementation task: a short, real-world coding task so we can see how you work

We care far more about your problem-solving and code quality than about a perfect result. It is the fastest way for both of us to know if this is a fit.

What We Offer

Production automation for manufacturers worldwide, not routine IT work

Deep expertise in CAD and design automation, skills that stay in demand

Work alongside experienced engineers who value the craft

Room to Grow

A clear path to senior developer and technical lead roles