Industrial Controls Drafter — CAD & Schematic Expert

Automation Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Automation Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented CAD drafter near Beaverton, Oregon. You will produce precise electrical schematics and layouts from engineering sketches, convert drawings to BOMs for quoting, and maintain accurate design records. No drafting certificate or degree is required, but 2D CAD proficiency is essential.

You’ll work with a small team on diverse automation projects. You’ll join a company that values hands-on skills and practical problem-solving, with opportunity for

Qualifications

• Precision drafting of electrical schematics and layouts
• Translate drawings into BOMs and quotes
• Maintain design/documentation continuity across revisions
• Manage and organize technical documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams
• Familiarity with industrial control components and terminology
• Proficiency in ANSI Y32.2/IEEE symbols and UL508A/NFPA 79 knowledge
• 2D CAD skills; SolidWorks 3D is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Create accurate electrical schematic and layout drawings from sketches.
• Translate drawings and 3D models into Bills of Materials for quotes.
• Ensure as-built changes are captured in drawings and BOMs.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation for the team.
• Collaborate with team while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, contactors and related terms.
• Apply standards proficiency in industrial electrical schematics.
• Utilize 2D AutoCAD (DraftSight) and experience with SolidWorks preferred.

Skills

Precision Drafting

Drawing Take-offs

Quoting Support

Documentation Management

Technical Librarian

Team Collaboration

Industrial Components Knowledge

Schematic Symbols Standards

CAD Skills (2D AutoCAD)

SolidWorks 3D (bonus)

Tools

AutoCAD / DraftSight

SolidWorks

Job description

Automation Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented CAD drafter near Beaverton, Oregon. You will produce precise electrical schematics and layouts from engineering sketches, convert drawings to BOMs for quoting, and maintain accurate design records. No drafting certificate or degree is required, but 2D CAD proficiency is essential.

You’ll work with a small team on diverse automation projects. You’ll join a company that values hands-on skills and practical problem-solving, with opportunity for