CAD Support Specialist

Module X Solutions; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Module X Solutions in Shreveport, LA, seeks a CAD Support Specialist to manage Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD Mechanical, ensuring standards, data integrity, and efficient end-user support.

You will automate routines with iLogic, configure licensing, and coordinate with IT for upgrades, while training staff and maintaining CAD documentation.

Qualifications

• Education as specified; experience with CAD tools and manufacturing context preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Experience with Vault Professional or similar PDM/PLM systems and CAD automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer Autodesk Vault including users, permissions, and lifecycle states.
• Maintain and enforce CAD standards across engineering teams.
• Provide end-user training and technical support for CAD tools.

Skills

CAD standards

End-user support

Data management

Automation & scripting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Mechanical

iLogic

VBA / SQL basics

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

MODULE X SOLUTIONS is a rapidly growing modular manufacturing business that serves marquee corporate and government customers in renewable energy, network infrastructure, battery storage, telecommunications, petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers’ specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working to support our employees and our community. Check us out at www.ModuleXSolutions.com, and we hope you will consider applying to build your career and future at MXS!

JOB SUMMARY

The CAD Support Specialist ensures the stable and efficient operation of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and related tools across the organization. This role focuses on technical administration, CAD standards, end-user support, software and data management, automation, and training. The CAD Support Specialist maintains the integrity of the Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, and Autodesk Vault environments and serves as a primary technical resource for CAD systems and processes. This is an individual contributor role with no direct personnel management responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and maintain Autodesk Vault, including user access, permissions, folder structure, lifecycle states, revision control, duplicate file cleanup, and file health.
• Monitor and maintain Autodesk Vault server health and performance and coordinate technical issues with IT or software vendors as needed.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce CAD standards across the Engineering team.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Vault, and related CAD applications.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for CAD design, software, file management, and process questions.
• Organize and maintain the CAD environment, drawing archive, and completed project files.
• Configure and maintain data management processes controlling access to engineering documents and files.
• Perform programming and customization of CAD software, including developing and maintaining iLogic rules and automation routines.
• Review and recommend application upgrades, new CAD products, and process improvements to increase speed and efficiency.
• Research and recommend best practices for CAD management and integration with business systems.
• Maintain CAD software inventory and licensing.
• Coordinate with IT and vendors regarding software procurement, licensing, and the ordering and configuration of CAD workstations and related hardware.
• Provide end-user training for CAD tools, standards, and Autodesk Vault workflows.
• Develop and maintain CAD training materials, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Assess project-level CAD requirements and coordinate document completion activities with Project Managers and Engineering personnel.
• Provide production CAD support and drawing completion scheduling assistance.
• Support plotting and electronic file submissions.
• Review drawings and project documentation for compliance with established CAD standards.
• Assist project teams as needed to support the on-time delivery of accurate, high-quality documentation.
• Stay current with evolving CAD technologies and industry best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum: Associate degree from an accredited college in Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a CAD Technician, CAD Administrator, or similar capacity within a manufacturing, fabrication, design, or related environment, with strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Autodesk Vault Professional or a comparable PDM/PLM system, including lifecycle states, revision control, and user permissions. Experience with iLogic, VBA, databases such as Access or SQL, scripting, or other CAD automation tools is preferred.