CAD Technician - 3D/2D Design & Prototyping (On-Site)

Southwire Company, LLC; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 38,738 - 44,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (via

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a CAD Technician in Youngsville, NC to support the Engineering team in producing precise 2D and 3D designs that drive projects from concept to prototype. You will apply advanced CAD tools to interpret specifications, refine models, and ensure drawings meet high accuracy and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology, 3+ years CAD Designer/Operator experience, and SolidWorks certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years preferred in a CAD Designer/Operator role.
• Certificates: SolidWorks certification.
• Field of Expertise: Electromechanical systems.
• Skills: Proficiency with 3D CAD software and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D designs using CAD software.
• Make corrections or revisions to 2D/3D models as requested.
• Keep up to date with CAD developments and technologies.
• Run tests on 3D models before prototyping.
• Design complex layouts per provided specifications.
• Coordinate with team to obtain information for drawings.
• Adhere to timelines and budgets while creating designs.
• Review concepts and make recommendations.
• Maintain records of mechanical designs in the database.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a CAD Technician in Youngsville, NC to support the Engineering team in producing precise 2D and 3D designs that drive projects from concept to prototype. You will apply advanced CAD tools to interpret specifications, refine models, and ensure drawings meet high accuracy and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology, 3+ years CAD Designer/Operator experience, and SolidWorks certification.