CAD Designer level I

Swagelok Southeast Texas; La Porte (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Hands-on training

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Swagelok Southeast Texas, located in La Porte, TX, is looking for a CAD Designer I to join our Assembly Solutions team. In this hybrid role, you will develop 3D models, layouts, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks for custom fluid systems and packaged equipment projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, a high school diploma, and ideally an associate degree or technical certification. Join us for hands-on training and career advancement opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of CAD or drafting experience.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience with tube routing, sheet metal design, weldments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with engineers to understand project requirements.
• Revise existing drawings based on feedback.
• Develop manufacturing drawings for sheet metal and machined components.
• Participate in design reviews while following standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

3D modeling

Technical drawing interpretation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, Drafting, or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

CAD Designer I

Location: La Porte, TX (Hybrid)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Swagelok Southeast Texas is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Designer I to support our Assembly Solutions team. This role is responsible for developing 3D models, layouts, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks for custom fluid system solutions and packaged equipment projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and design intent.
• Interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, specifications, and bills of material.
• Revise existing drawings and models based on customer and internal feedback.
• Develop manufacturing drawings for sheet metal, weldments, and machined components.
• Generate layouts, section views, exploded assemblies, dimensions, callouts, and bills of material.
• Support the creation and revision of electronic P&IDs.
• Participate in design and model reviews while following department standards and processes.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, consistency, and document control requirements.
• Support a collaborative, customer-focused, and continuous improvement culture.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of CAD or drafting experience.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience with tube routing, sheet metal design, weldments, and design configurations is a plus.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
• Basic understanding of 3D modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical design skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Swagelok Southeast Texas offers a collaborative environment, hands-on training, and opportunities for professional growth. We invest in our employees’ future by providing training, development, and career advancement opportunities that help team members continue to grow throughout their careers.