CAD Consultant (SolidWorks)

Trissential, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CAD Consultant and leverage your extensive SolidWorks expertise to lead impactful design projects. This fully remote role allows you to collaborate with seasoned professionals while working on innovative solutions that shape the future of product development. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work, all while contributing to a culture that values your skills and fosters growth. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Free tele-health services

HSA with company contribution

401k with matching

Paid time off

Remote work culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SolidWorks experience in CAD or mechanical engineering roles.
• Expertise in mechanical systems design and DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive advanced SolidWorks design projects from concept to detailing.
• Collaborate with teams to translate ideas into manufacturable products.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D Modeling

Assemblies

Mechanical Systems Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

PDM Systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Fully Remote (Wisconsin)Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Are you a master of mechanical design with over a decade of SolidWorks expertise under your belt? Trissential is hiring a CAD Consultant to join our client’s team and lead high-impact projects from concept to completion. If you're passionate about precise engineering, collaborative problem-solving, and shaping real-world solutions—all while working remotely from Wisconsin—this role is tailored for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work 100% remotely from anywhere in Wisconsin while contributing to exciting and challenging design projects
• High-Impact Projects – Apply your advanced SolidWorks skills to meaningful work that directly supports innovation and efficiency in product development
• Experienced Team – Collaborate with seasoned professionals who value quality, detail, and teamwork

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Drive advanced SolidWorks design projects from concept through final detailing, including assemblies and BOM creation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering ideas into manufacturable products
• Apply design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure feasibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Lead and support documentation efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing
• Recommend and implement CAD best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across design teams

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of hands-on SolidWorks experience in a professional CAD or mechanical engineering role
• Deep understanding of 3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, tolerancing, and configuration management
• Expertise in mechanical systems design, especially related to manufacturing or industrial components
• Solid grasp of material properties, fabrication methods, and mechanical functionality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Bonus Points If You Have

• SolidWorks certifications such as CSWP or CSWE
• Experience working with PDM systems (e.g., SolidWorks PDM or Windchill)
• Background in industrial automation, machine design, or consumer product development
• Prior consulting experience or exposure to multiple design environments

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related discipline
• Equivalent work experience considered in place of a degree for exceptional candidates

What We Offer

At Trissential, we champion deep expertise, autonomy, and real impact. By joining our client’s team, you’ll take on complex design challenges with the support of a collaborative environment that respects your time and talent.

• Competitive Salary – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company sponsored benefits! Up to $187,000 annually or $105 per hour, based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid time off – both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Remote Work Culture – Work from home in Wisconsin while staying closely connected with your team
• Growth Opportunities – Expand your influence through mentorship, advanced tools, and exposure to cutting-edge design work

Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the US

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you’re ready to apply your design expertise where it truly counts—and enjoy the flexibility of remote work with a team that values your contributions—apply now to become the next CAD Consultant with Trissential! #LI-RM1 #LI-VN1 #LI-MN1