Cad Engineer I

Knowles; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Knowles is seeking a CAD Engineer to support product design, development, and production improvement. You will create 2D drawings, tooling specifications, and automate CAD workflows to streamline manufacturing and tooling purchases.

This role requires a 4-year engineering degree and hands-on experience in drafting or machine shops. Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoLisp templates), interpret and analyze drawings, mentor teammates, and lead continuous improvement projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering, science, technology with at least 1 year hands-on experience.
• Product design and manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings & specifications.
• Accountability to task timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD commands (polyline, hatch, boundary, block, insert, dimension, offset, viewport, scale, stretch, trim).
• Understanding of viewports, workspaces, layer manager, and drawing properties in AutoCAD.
• Working understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Programming, Autodesk, CNC, and BobCAD software experience preferred.
• All applications must be eligible to work in the US without ITAR restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Support product design, development, and production improvement.
• Create AutoCAD templates and commands using AutoLisp.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline the CAD process.
• Create production drawings and support tooling purchases.
• Generate artwork files for tooling, laser patterns, and lithography masks.
• Write and update procedures and project plans.
• Generate process routers using ORACLE.
• Generate inspection specifications using UniPoint.
• Mentor team on AutoCAD functions and drafting skills.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Provide manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD commands

Drafting

Interpreting drawings

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

FEA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/technology

Tools

AutoCAD

BobCAD

CNC programming

Autodesk software

Job description

The CAD Engineer is responsible for supporting product design & development, and production improvement. A portion of the responsibilities will include improving the product design and tooling creation process through automation, training, and continuous improvement methods. The CAD Engineer is also responsible for creating 2 dimensional drawings packages for production and ordering the corresponding tooling and fixture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support product design, product development, and production improvement.
• Create AutoCAD templates and commands using AutoLisp.
• Streamline the CAD process by leading continuous improvement projects.
• Creation of production drawings and initial support of tooling purchases.
• Artwork file generation for assembly tooling, laser drill pattern, and lithography mask design.
• Write and update procedures, project plans, and other documentation as required.
• Generate process routers using ORACLE
• Generate inspection specifications using UniPoint.
• Mentor team on AutoCAD functions and drafting skills.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Provide manufacturing support, as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4-year degree in engineering, science, technology + a minimum 1 years of applicable hands on experience (Drafting, Machine Shops, Commercial 3D Printing, etc.)
• Product design and manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings & specifications
• Accountability to the timelines of task completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of polyline, hatch, boundary, block, insert, dimension, offset, viewport, scale, stretch, and trim commands in AutoCAD
• Understanding of viewports, workspaces, layer manager, and drawing properties in AutoCAD.
• Working understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
• Programming, Autodesk, CNC, and BobCAD software experience preferred.
• All applications MUST be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. No exceptions.
• Must be a US Citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of sitting/standing

About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.
Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.

What's in it for you on Day 1:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Hourly Overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Exciting Onsite Perks:

• Free coffee available at our cafeteria
• Employee Appreciation Events

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.