CAD Designer II

Ascentec Engineering, LLC; Tualatin, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Quarterly bonus program

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering is seeking a CAD Designer II to advance independent design ownership. The role emphasizes drawing production, customer interaction, and moderate design problem solving at our Tualatin, OR headquarters.

The position requires AutoCAD expertise, basic SolidWorks skills, and the ability to manage multi-part assemblies. Onsite work and ITAR considerations apply, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Basic SolidWorks skills to create simple parts and basic assemblies.
• Ability to design simple to moderately complex multi-part assemblies.
• Understanding of PCB data.
• Ability to perform simple manufacturability checks and review basic print quality.
• Strong computer and file-system proficiency.
• 1–3 years CAD or mechanical design experience, or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce drawings and models for simple to moderately complex fixtures.
• Interpret engineering notes and communicate with internal teams.
• Provide Production support and resolve minor design issues.
• Participate in internal design reviews.
• Assist with training interns and Designer I team members.
• Maintain CAD libraries and ensure adherence to design standards.
• Organize, manage, and update design files per established processes.
• Communicate with customers for drawing approvals and clarifications.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks (basic)

Assemblies (multi-part)

PCB data

Manufacturability checks

File system proficiency

CAD experience 1-3 years

Education

CAD or mechanical design education

Job description

Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CAD Designer II. Are you motivated, hard-working, and ready to take on greater design responsibility? The CAD Designer II role expands on foundational CAD experience and introduces independent design ownership, customer interaction, and moderate technical problem-solving. This role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and growing 3D design capabilities looking to advance in the tooling and fixture design field.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

AutoCAD proficiency test required in the interview process.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently produce accurate drawings and models for simple to moderately complex fixtures.
• Interpret engineering notes and communicate effectively with internal teams.
• Provide Production support and resolve minor design-related issues.
• Participate in internal design reviews.
• Assist with training Interns and Designer I team members.
• Maintain CAD libraries and ensure adherence to design standards.
• Organize, manage, and update design files according to established processes.
• Communicate directly with customers for drawing approvals, clarifications, and basic design questions.
• Other duties as defined by leadership.

Job Qualification/Experience & Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Basic/learning-level SolidWorks skills - able to create simple parts and basic assemblies.
• Ability to design simple to moderately complex multi-part assemblies.
• Understanding of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) data.
• Ability to perform simple manufacturability checks and review basic print quality.
• Strong computer and file-system proficiency.
• 1–3 years of CAD or mechanical design experience, or equivalent education.

Personal Qualifications

• Driven Self-Starter / Self-Motivated.
• Quality oriented – “Do it right the first time.”
• Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations.
• Positive attitude & Team Player.
• Honest with good integrity.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

• May sit for long periods of time – desk & meetings.
• Will occasionally walk to Production, where noise level can be low to moderate.
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Compensation/Benefits

• $19 to $28 per hour DOE
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k with company match up to 4%
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off / paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.