CAD Technician

Strohm; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Discounted gym membership

Bike lease plan

Commuting allowance (NS Business Card)

Job summary

Strohm is seeking a CAD Technician to translate engineering input into 3D models and GA drawings for TCP systems used in onshore and subsea energy projects. You will work closely with engineers to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and clear documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on delivering fit-for-purpose documents, updating drawings for design changes, and maintaining CAD standards within a hybrid work setup in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Vocational technical education (MTS/MBO) in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design or comparable discipline.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings for TCP components and systems.
• Produce GA drawings for complete TCP systems, including ancillary equipment.
• Develop packing, lifting, and transportation drawings for TCP on reels and subsea pallets.
• Revise and update existing drawings to reflect engineering changes.
• Gatekeeper for CAD standards, templates, drawing processes and proper Windchill use.
• Apply equipment numbering consistently and maintain related technical documentation.

Skills

3D CAD experience

Creo/ProEngineer

Inventor

SolidWorks

Windchill PLM

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

MTS/MBO in Mechanical Eng / Industrial Design

Tools

Creo/ProEngineer

Inventor

SolidWorks

Windchill

Job description

About the role

Join Strohm as Our NextCAD Technician! (1-year contract)

Bring complex engineering designs to life and help shape the technical drawings behind our international energy projects.

As our CAD Technician at Strohm, you are an important part of our Project Engineering team, delivering fit-for-purpose Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) solutions for onshore and subsea applications in the global energy industry.

Working closely with our Engineers, you translate technical input into accurate 3D CAD models, General Arrangement (GA) drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings. Your work supports both commercial and development projects and ensures our designs are clearly documented, consistent and ready for manufacturing and project execution.

In this role, you will:

• Create 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings for TCP components and systems;
• Produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings for complete TCP systems, including associated ancillary equipment;
• Develop detailed packing, lifting and transportation drawings for TCP on equipment such as reels and subsea pallets;
• Revise and update existing drawings to accurately incorporate engineering and design changes;
• Act as a gatekeeper for CAD standards, ensuring correct templates, approved drawing processes and proper use of Windchill across the engineering team;
• Apply Strohm's equipment numbering methodology consistently and maintain the related technical documentation.

What you bring:

• A vocational technical education (MTS/MBO) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or a comparable discipline;
• Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo/ProEngineer is strongly preferred, while Inventor;
• SolidWorks or similar software is also relevant;
• Experience with Windchill or a comparable PLM system is an advantage;
• A precise and structured approach with a strong eye for detail and technical accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively within an engineering team.
• For this position we only recruit CAD Technicians that already reside in the Netherlands.

Why join us?

• We offer a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs and performance;
• Salary between €3500,- and €5000,- based on your experience and qualifications;
• 32 days of paid leave per year (based on 40 hours);
• Strohm’s Pension plan;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Bike lease plan through the company;
• Commuting allowance or NS Business Card (min. 3 office days);
• Hybrid working model (office and home-based).