Design Engineer - 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering

Rapid 3D; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid 3D is seeking a Design Engineer to perform 3D scanning, process scan data, and create accurate CAD models through reverse engineering. You will prepare inspection reports and support customers in product development and manufacturing projects.

The candidate should have strong CAD skills, an understanding of manufacturing processes, and an eye for detail to ensure precise models and reliable data for engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD skills and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in reverse engineering workflows.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical components.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in model creation.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D scanning of components using structured light or laser scanners.
• Set up scan markers, fixtures, and reference targets.
• Clean, align, merge, and optimize scan meshes.
• Convert scan data into editable CAD models.
• Create solid and surface models using CAD software.
• Compare scanned data with CAD models.
• Prepare inspection reports and support customers in projects.

Skills

3D scanning

CAD modeling

Reverse engineering

Data processing

Inspection reporting

Manufacturing knowledge

Project multitasking

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Design Engineer will be responsible for performing 3D scanning, processing scan data, creating accurate CAD models through reverse engineering, preparing inspection reports, and supporting customers in product development and manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate should have strong CAD skills, an understanding of manufacturing processes, and an eye for detail.

Role & responsibilities

Perform 3D scanning of components using structured light or laser scanners.

Set up scan markers, fixtures, and reference targets.

Clean, align, merge, and optimize scan meshes.

Convert scan data into editable CAD models.

Create solid and surface models using CAD software.

Compare scanned data with CAD models.

Preferred candidate profile

Passionate about engineering and product development.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Committed to meeting project deadlines.

Experience in reverse engineering workflows.

Ability to interpret complex mechanical components.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Additional Knowledge

• Surface modeling
• Parametric modeling

STL and Mesh editing