AutoCad Engineer

Knowles Precision Devices; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices is seeking a CAD Engineer to support design and production improvement, creating 2D drawings and ordering tooling. Responsibilities include AutoCAD templates, automation, and training.

The role also covers production drawings, tooling support, and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes. Candidates should have a relevant 4-year degree and hands-on drafting experience with ITAR/compliance awareness.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering, science, technology with at least 1 year of hands-on drafting or related experience.
• Product design and manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Accountability to the timelines of task completion.
• US work eligibility (ITAR) and citizenship/permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Support product design, development, and production improvement.
• Create AutoCAD templates and commands using AutoLisp.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline CAD processes.
• Create production drawings and support tooling purchases.
• Generate artwork files for assembly tooling, laser patterns, and lithography mask design.
• Write and update procedures and project plans.
• Generate process routers using ORACLE.
• Generate inspection specifications using UniPoint.
• Mentor team on AutoCAD functions and drafting skills.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Provide manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Engineering drawings interpretation

Timelines adherence

Mentoring

Education

4-year degree in engineering, science or technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoLisp

ORACLE

UniPoint

BobCAD

Autodesk

Job description

The CAD Engineer is responsible for supporting product design & development, and production improvement. A portion of the responsibilities will include improving the product design and tooling creation process through automation, training, and continuous improvement methods. The CAD Engineer is also responsible for creating 2 dimensional drawings packages for production and ordering the corresponding tooling and fixture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support product design, product development, and production improvement.
• Create AutoCAD templates and commands using AutoLisp.
• Streamline the CAD process by leading continuous improvement projects.
• Creation of production drawings and initial support of tooling purchases.
• Artwork file generation for assembly tooling, laser drill pattern, and lithography mask design.
• Write and update procedures, project plans, and other documentation as required.
• Generate process routers using ORACLE
• Generate inspection specifications using UniPoint.
• Mentor team on AutoCAD functions and drafting skills.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Provide manufacturing support, as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4-year degree in engineering, science, technology + a minimum 1 years of applicable hands on experience (Drafting, Machine Shops, Commercial 3D Printing, etc.)
• Product design and manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings & specifications
• Accountability to the timelines of task completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of polyline, hatch, boundary, block, insert, dimension, offset, viewport, scale, stretch, and trim commands in AutoCAD
• Understanding of viewports, workspaces, layer manager, and drawing properties in AutoCAD.
• Working understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
• Programming, Autodesk, CNC, and BobCAD software experience preferred.
• All applications MUST be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. No exceptions.
• Must be a US Citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.