CAD Technician

Delan Associates Inc.; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota is seeking a CAD Technician for the Final Assembly Production Engineering Department to support digital manufacturing within the assembly group. The role relies on FEA, Navisworks, Inventor, Catia, Terrace, 3D printing, and 3D scanning to build simulations of manufacturing processes.

Travel up to 20% (domestic and international) with potential overtime. Strong CAD and GD&T skills, plus a relevant degree, are required to qualify, and driving is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Tech, or CAD degree.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Catia, Solidworks, Inventor.
• Proficient at GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
• Strong drafting techniques and engineering terminology familiarity.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• 3D printing background, personal or professional.
• 3D scanning fluency – understanding of 3D scanning technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Driving with acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• 20% Project Planning for upcoming model changes.
• 40% Simultaneous Engineering for vehicle assembly and data management.
• 40% 3D studies, simulations, FEA, layout updates, and 3D assembly management.

Skills

Autocad

Catia

Solidworks

Inventor

GD&T

Drafting techniques

MS Office

3D printing

3D scanning

Travel willingness

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Tech / CAD

Job description

Notes

Client's Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated CAD Technician to support our digital manufacturing focus within our assembly group. This role will be required to utilize digital tools such as FEA, Navisworks, Inventor, Catia, Terrace, 3D printing, 3D scanning, digital environment creation with simulations. Can be someone out of school with strong experience. Heavy simulation or modelling experience Simulating an AutoCAD model. Travel: Up to 20% yearly – Domestic and international. Mainly Domestic. Meetings and Observations when travelling international. Over Time: Up to 12% yearly

Qualification Section

What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Tech, or Computer Integrated Technology, or CAD degree Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Autocad, and Catia / Solidworks / Inventor Proficient at GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) Strong understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) 3D printing background personal or professional 3D scanning fluency – understanding of 3D scanning technologies Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM’s as well as Japan as needed. This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position. Added Bonus If You Have FEA Certification CAD Certification 3D modeling or simulation Certifications

Requirements

Job description: Who We’re Looking For: Client's Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated CAD Technician to support our digital manufacturing focus within our assembly group. The primary responsibility of this role is to support our digital manufacturing, focusing on the use of digital tools to improve the manufacturing preparation for new model introduction. This role will be required to utilize digital tools such as FEA, Navisworks, Inventor, Catia, Terrace, 3D printing, 3D scanning, digital environment creation with simulations. Reporting to the Assembly Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Assembly department's digital manufacturing area.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 20% Project Planning Support for upcoming model changes


• 40% Simultaneous Engineering for assembly of vehicle Data Management & Studies


• 40% 3D studies, simulations, FEA, Layout updates, 3D assembly management Close collaboration between both internal and external groups across Toyota including NAMCs, TMC, TTC, PE support shops, & Plano divisions