Cad Designer

Actalent; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer in Racine, WI, for a contract-to-hire role that emphasizes high‑quality 3D and 2D drawings, BOM creation, and standards library maintenance.

The position involves Inventor/SolidWorks modeling, AutoCAD panel drawings, and collaboration with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to support procurement and production. Professional growth toward a design engineer role is offered, with profit sharing available.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD design with Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Ability to produce accurate 3D models and BOMs from models.
• Experience creating 2D drawings for electrical panels using AutoCAD.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Background in CAD drafting with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D drawings using Inventor (or similar) for projects and procurement.
• Create accurate 3D models reflecting design intent for fabrication.
• Develop 2D drawings for electrical panels in AutoCAD.
• Support sales, procurement, and manufacturing with drawings and models.
• Verify drawings and models meet internal standards before release.
• Generate complete BOMs from 3D drawings for purchasing and production.
• Maintain and update the standards drawing library.
• Collaborate with project leaders and engineers to resolve design issues.
• Contribute CAD design, modeling, and documentation in product development efforts.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

3D CAD design

3D modeling

2D drawings (AutoCAD)

BOM generation

Quality and detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in CAD drafting

6 years 3D CAD experience

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

The CAD Designer produces highquality 3D and 2D drawings to support engineering projects, sales, procurement, and manufacturing. This role focuses on creating accurate 3D models and bills of materials for complex systems, occasionally developing 2D electrical panel drawings, and helping maintain a consistent and uptodate standards drawing library. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, including advancement into a design engineer role, and participation in profitsharing programs.

Job Title: CAD Designer

Job Description

The CAD Designer produces highquality 3D and 2D drawings to support engineering projects, sales, procurement, and manufacturing. This role focuses on creating accurate 3D models and bills of materials for complex systems, occasionally developing 2D electrical panel drawings, and helping maintain a consistent and uptodate standards drawing library. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, including advancement into a design engineer role, and participation in profitsharing programs.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D drawings using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD tools) for systems based on guidance from project leaders, drawing markups, existing drawings, and written project documentation.
• Create accurate 3D models that reflect design intent and support downstream activities such as procurement, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Occasionally develop 2D drawings in AutoCAD for electrical panels, including wiring diagrams and panel layout drawings, following guidance from electrical engineers, markups, written documentation, and existing drawings.
• Provide design support to sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams by preparing or updating drawings and models needed for proposals, purchasing, and production.
• Verify that all drawings and models are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards before release.
• Generate complete and accurate bills of materials (BOMs) from 3D drawings to support purchasing and manufacturing activities.
• Actively maintain and update the standards drawing library to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reuse of proven designs.
• Collaborate effectively with project leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design issues.
• Participate in product development projects by contributing CAD design, modeling, and documentation support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support engineering and business needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and 3D modeling, with experience using Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Ability to produce accurate 3D models and generate associated bills of materials from those models.
• Experience creating and modifying 2D drawings using AutoCAD, particularly for electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify completeness and accuracy of drawings and documentation.
• Associates degree in CAD drafting or a related field, and/or approximately 6 years of experience in 3D CAD design.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to use positive conflict resolution techniques when working with crossfunctional teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, drawing updates, and standards library maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3D modeling experience with Inventor is preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks as an alternative 3D CAD platform is beneficial.
• Familiarity with water treatment equipment, particularly commercial and industrial water treatment systems, is a plus.
• Experience generating and managing bills of materials for complex assemblies.
• Background in supporting sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams with CAD deliverables.
• Interest in growing into a design engineer role over time.
• Strong communication skills to interpret guidance from project leaders and engineers and translate it into clear, accurate drawings.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based in a quiet office area dedicated to engineers and design staff, providing a focused environment for detailed CAD work. You will use modern 3D CAD tools such as Inventor or SolidWorks, along with AutoCAD for 2D drawings, to support engineering and production activities. At times, you may work in or near areas with moderate noise levels when collaborating with manufacturing or other operational teams. The organization offers a collaborative culture with profitsharing opportunities and clear pathways for growth into a design engineer position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.