CAD Technician – Engineering Drawings & Documentation

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Littelfuse, based in the Chicago area, is seeking a CAD Technician to create, update, and maintain engineering drawings while supporting the development of new products and design improvements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with CAD software, and the ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers to translate concepts into accurate drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and revising technical documentation.
• Familiarity with drawing control processes, approval workflows, and version management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to create and complete drawings for new products and engineering changes.
• Update and modify drawings based on marked-up prints, design revisions, and engineering feedback.
• Support new product development activities by assisting with design refinement and resolving drawing-related gaps.
• Manage engineering documentation within the CAD management system, including uploading drawings, tracking status, and supporting approval workflows.
• Maintain drawing templates and ensure documentation complies with established standards and version control requirements.

Skills

CAD drafting

Mechanical design

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Technical diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Littelfuse, based in the Chicago area, is seeking a CAD Technician to create, update, and maintain engineering drawings while supporting the development of new products and design improvements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with CAD software, and the ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers to translate concepts into accurate drawings.