CAD Automation Design Engineer

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Danbury, CT, is looking for a CAD Automation Design Engineer to enhance CAD generation and optimization through DriveWorks and SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, experience with automation programming, and a knack for logical problem-solving. Joining an established firm focused on sustainability, you'll contribute to innovative product development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Able to work in-person in Danbury, CT office.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, parts, sheet-metal, assemblies, and drawings.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Automate SolidWorks project creation using DriveWorks.
• Work with factory to improve manufacturing methods.

Skills

SolidWorks

Logic programming

DriveWorks

Microsoft Office

MS Excel automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

DriveWorks

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

CAD Automation Design Engineer
Danbury, CT, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision
Compensation: $80,000-110,000 based on experience

Full Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer with experience in logic-based automation and rule development to support the optimization of our existing products, and the automation of CAD generation for custom-engineered projects using DriveWorks.

The ideal candidate will have mid- to senior-level experience in SolidWorks design, a solid understanding of sheet metal and piping system manufacturing. The successful candidate must be a strong logical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing clear, efficient rules to drive design automation. CAD automation will be implemented using DriveWorks software. This role will serve as the in-house expert and champion for DriveWorks-based automation initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Use DriveWorks to automate the creation of SolidWorks projects.
• Incorporate engineering calculations into DriveWorks.
• Work with our factory to improve manufacturing methods.
• Work with Combustion designers and Fuel Handling designers to improve CAD design methods.

Basic Requirements

• Able to work in-person in our Danbury, CT office.
• Minimum of BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Design.
• Associate’s or similar in Mechanical Design with Logic Programming experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in DriveWorks is preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, sheet‑metal, assemblies, and drawings).
• Some experience with DraftSight, AutoCAD, or similar 2D software.
• Experience in MS Excel rule and function-based automation.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

About Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp.

With over 100 years of industry history to draw from, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce your emissions and increase your efficiencies to meet the sustainability targets of the future. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting‑edge remote monitoring systems, low‑ and ultra low‑NOx burners, renewable and bio‑fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components.

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