CAD Designer I

Maxcess; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CAD Designer to join their dynamic team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for designing innovative winding products, creating detailed engineering packages, and collaborating with various departments to meet customer expectations. Your expertise in CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, will be essential in generating precise 3D models and drawings. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to exciting projects in the automation machinery manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about design and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent required with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design winding products and prepare 3D models and drawings using CAD.
• Develop engineering packages for manufacturing with detailed drawings.

Skills

3D Modeling

Engineering Judgment

Design Tool Proficiency

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 2020 or newer

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Operating System

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

• With ongoing supervision, CAD Designers are responsible for the designs of our winding products such as mechanical and pneumatic air shafts, chucks and brakes. This includes completed drawing packets with a BOM as well as working in collaboration with other departments.
• Review initial sales documentation and application data in order to prepare 3D models and drawings using CAD to fulfill customer expectations.
• Review design data comprising sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from design team coordinator, application and R&D engineers.
• Develop detailed engineering packages for manufacturing (including BOM, 3D CAD Models, detailed part drawings and detailed assembly drawings) for effective communication with manufacturing.
• Generate bill of materials for assemblies and components for fabrication used in the manufacturing and installation of equipment.
• Use custom-built design tool which calculates stress, deflection, critical speed and other basic design calculations (requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to successfully use design tool).
• Identify, understand, and execute processes, and implement changes to existing drawings.
• Inspect drawings and layouts of other engineering personnel.
• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate fabrication and assembly product ability and assign appropriate materials and part tolerances to achieve required performance levels.
• Identify discrepancies and bring to the attention of supervision and work to clarify ambiguity or identify root cause of discrepancy.

Candidate Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school
• One to Two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• To be successful in this role, employee is required to have competent working skills with:
• Windows Operating System
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Autodesk Inventor 2020 or newer
• SolidWorks

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• While performing the essential duties of this job, employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.
• Wage range $24/hr - $29/hr

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.