PLANT 3D CAD DESIGNER

ACE; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

31 days annual leave

Training budget

GoodHabitz access

Team activities

Job summary

ACE in Eindhoven seeks a proactive draughtsperson to develop flow diagrams and P&IDs, and to produce 3D designs for industrial installations using AutoCAD Plant 3D. You will collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to deliver robust, well-coordinated drawings for energy-saving projects.

The role requires a technical qualification in mechanical engineering, strong communication, and a precise, structured approach.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational or higher professional qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate clearly with engineers and other disciplines.
• Precise and structured approach with an eye for detail and technical quality.
• Experience with 3D drafting in a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Inventor is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop flow diagrams and P&IDs as the basis for the detailed design.
• Design and produce layout drawings for industrial installations.
• Create and detail 3D designs in AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Develop designs as fully as possible in 3D to create a clear and consistent overall model.
• Follow a structured design process: position main equipment, define pipe routing, and add valves, fittings and instrumentation within the 3D model.
• Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to deliver technically sound designs.
• Carry out basic design calculations and understand how the system is intended to operate.
• Create missing components in AutoCAD and contribute to the standardisation of drawing work.

Skills

3D drafting

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Coordination with engineers

Education

Technical vocational or higher professional qualification in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Inventor

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a direct contribution to sustainable and innovative projects? Then we would like to hear from you. As we expand our team, we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who enjoys working on a wide range of assignments for leading clients.

From Eindhoven, we work on projects that deliver substantial energy savings, reduce CO₂ emissions and improve operational processes. These projects are mainly within the food and wider process industries, water treatment and petrochemicals. In our open, informal organisation, you will work alongside fellow draughtspeople to create utility drawings. These may include energy recovery systems using steam, condensate, hot and cold water, heat pumps and related technologies.

What will you do?

• Develop flow diagrams and P&IDs as the basis for the detailed design
• Design and produce layout drawings for industrial installations
• Create and detail 3D designs in AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Develop designs as fully as possible in 3D to create a clear and consistent overall model
• Follow a structured design process in which you:
  • Position the main equipment within the installation
  • Define and optimise pipe routing
  • Add and coordinate valves, fittings and instrumentation within the 3D model
• Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to deliver technically sound, practical designs

Your work will bring your colleagues’ designs and ideas to life and turn them into practical solutions. You will also carry out basic design calculations and understand how the system is intended to operate. Where components are missing, you will create them yourself in AutoCAD. You will work with the client to develop the final design, visit client sites when required and contribute to the standardisation of drawing work.

What do you bring?

• A completed technical vocational or higher professional qualification, preferably in mechanical engineering
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate clearly with engineers and other disciplines
• A precise and structured approach, with an eye for detail and technical quality
• Experience with 3D drafting in a technical or industrial environment
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Inventor is a strong advantage

What can you expect?

• An engaging and varied role within a respected engineering consultancy
• Work with impact: our projects contribute to a more sustainable future
• A wide variety of technical projects and clients
• Plenty of freedom and independence, with flexibility to organise your time and maintain a healthy work–life balance
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package
• 31 days of annual leave
• A training budget and access to GoodHabitz to support your personal development
• A people-focused organisation with regular team activities, including barbecues, drinks, karting and a Christmas party

We are an approachable organisation with a flat structure and offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and Portugal. Communication lines are short and decisions are made quickly. We value people who take initiative, think creatively and act pragmatically. Our culture is built around three core values: Be pragmatic. Be creative. Be ingenious.

At ACE, you receive personal attention and the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, with room to contribute your own ideas, share knowledge and explore different career paths. This allows you to continue developing your skills and talents, stay challenged and enjoy your work, while we take ambitious projects to the next level together.