3D CAD Automation Engineer

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Job summary

Parkson Corporation seeks an Autodesk Inventor Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement 3D CAD automation solutions using Autodesk Inventor. The role focuses on scalable automation tools to improve design efficiency, standardization, and engineering productivity.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the Inventor API and/or iLogic, along with strong programming skills in VB/VB.NET or C#. Up to 10% travel may be required for project assessments and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience developing automation solutions in Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor API and/or iLogic; VBA or VB.NET and/or C#.
• Solid understanding of parametric modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain 3D CAD automation solutions using Autodesk Inventor.
• Design and program automation workflows to generate, modify, and configure Inventor models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Leverage Autodesk Inventor API and/or iLogic to automate repetitive design tasks and enforce engineering standards.
• Develop custom tools, plug-ins, and utilities to support design automation and product configuration.
• Collaborate with engineering, applications, and product teams to translate design requirements into automated solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing Inventor automation scripts and applications.
• Document automation logic, code, and workflows to support long-term maintainability.
• Support deployment, testing, and continuous improvement of CAD automation tools.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor automation

VB/VB.NET/C#

Parametric modeling

Code quality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor API

iLogic

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Autodesk Inventor Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement 3D CAD automation solutions using Autodesk Inventor. This role is responsible for creating scalable, robust automation tools that improve design efficiency, standardization, and engineering productivity. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the Autodesk Inventor API and/or iLogic, along with strong general programming skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain 3D CAD automation solutions using Autodesk Inventor
• Design and program automation workflows to generate, modify, and configure Inventor models, assemblies, and drawings
• Leverage Autodesk Inventor API and/or iLogic to automate repetitive design tasks and enforce engineering standards
• Develop custom tools, plug-ins, and utilities to support design automation and product configuration
• Collaborate with engineering, applications, and product teams to translate design requirements into automated solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing Inventor automation scripts and applications
• Document automation logic, code, and workflows to support long-term maintainability
• Support deployment, testing, and continuous improvement of CAD automation tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience developing automation solutions in Autodesk Inventor
• Strong experience with:
• Autodesk Inventor API and/or iLogic
• Visual Basic (VBA or VB.NET) and/or C#
• Solid understanding of parametric modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with product configurators or rule-based design automation
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Autodesk Vault)
• Experience integrating CAD automation with ERP, databases, or external applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineered-to-order products
• Experience working in a regulated or industrial manufacturing environment

Key Competencies

• Self-starter who is not afraid to push or define the new normal.
• CAD automation and software development
• Analytical and systems thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 10% as required in order to assess and support projects

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Parkson Corporation does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.