CAD Designer

Essel; Los Nietos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Essel in California seeks a design engineer to develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD, ensuring manufacturability and timely drawings.

You will collaborate with production teams, manage CAD files with PDM, and participate in design reviews to optimize concepts for fabrication and assembly.

Candidates should have CAD certification or an AA, at least five years of experience, and advanced SolidWorks skills; AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• CAD certification or two-year AA degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in design engineering.
• Advanced SolidWorks CAD and PDM proficiency.
• Solid portfolio showing strong 3D modeling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Design components to meet manufacturing specs, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending, waterjet cutting, CNC machining.
• Create and refine production engineering drawings ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with production teams to align designs with fabrication and assembly processes.
• Generate and manage bills of materials for mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain CAD file organization using SolidWorks PDM for lifecycle management.
• Engage in design reviews to optimize concepts.
• Check drawings prepared by engineers and designers for compliance with standards.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

3D modeling

PDM

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CAD certification or AA degree

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

AutoCAD Electrical

FEA/Simulation

PDM systems

Job description

Are you passionate about design and fascinated by crafting top-tier custom industrial machinery and automation systems? Join our team of engineers dedicated to delivering excellence to our esteemed clientele!

Responsibilities:

• Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending, waterjet cutting, CNC machining, and more
• Create and refine production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, layouts) ensuring timely delivery within budget
• Collaborate closely with production teams, aligning designs with fabrication and assembly processes for efficient manufacturing
• Generate and manage bills of materials for mechanical assemblies
• Maintain meticulous organization of CAD files using SolidWorks Product Data Management system for file storage, revisions, and lifecycle management
• Actively engage in Design Reviews to optimize design concepts
• Conduct thorough checks on drawings prepared by Engineers and other Designers to ensure compliance with design standards and best practices

Requirements

• CAD certification or a two-year technical AA degree
• 5 years of work experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD and PDM at an advanced level
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing strong 3D modeling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to continual improvement
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional skills

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Plan and Elevation system views using AutoCAD Mechanical
• Experience in piping systems design and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Administration expertise in Product Data Management systems
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks design modules (frames, routing, sheet metal, large assemblies)
• Structural analysis familiarity using SolidWorks Simulation FEA
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as per ANSI Y14.5
• Capability in electrical schematic creation using AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays