Mechanical CAD Designer – Autodesk Inventor – Industrial Robotics

Advanced Robotics Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical & Vision (company paid for employees)

Daily team lunches

Stocked kitchen

Job summary

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC is hiring a Mechanical CAD Designer in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will translate customer drawings and engineering concepts into 3D models and technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

The ideal candidate will be methodical and self-motivated, ensuring accuracy and supporting engineering and robotic deployment efforts. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $32 to $36, and the role offers a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical drafting, design, or CAD design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer-supplied drawings into accurate Autodesk Inventor models.
• Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control.
• Produce clear manufacturing and fabrication drawings.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor

Experience creating 3D mechanical models

Strong organizational and file management skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Tools

MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Frame Generator

Job description

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC is a deep‑tech robotics company building industrial, fully autonomous systems designed to operate in harsh, real‑world environments. Alongside our robotics platforms, we are developing a proprietary big data and analytics system that processes hundreds of terabytes of data to generate actionable insights.

Advanced Robotics Group is seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer with Autodesk Inventor experience. This role will focus on translating existing customer drawings, field measurements, sketches, and engineering concepts into accurate 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings within Autodesk Inventor. The position plays a critical role in supporting engineering, operations, fabrication, and robotic deployment activities.

The ideal candidate is methodical, self‑motivated, highly organized, and capable of maintaining drawing accuracy and revision control in a fast‑paced technical environment.

As a Mechanical CAD Designer, you will:

• Convert customer-supplied drawings, PDFs, sketches, and field notes into accurate Autodesk Inventor models and drawings.
• Reconstruct accurate 3D mechanical layouts from legacy drawings, incomplete documentation, field notes, photographs, and redlines.
• Create and maintain 3D parts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Develop mechanical layouts and support documentation for robotic deployment systems and AST‑related equipment.
• Maintain drawing libraries, file structures, revision control, and documentation standards.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and mechanical fitment for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field personnel to incorporate updates and field modifications.
• Produce clear manufacturing and fabrication drawings for internal and external use.
• Assist in improving drawing standards, templates, and drafting efficiency within the team.
• Ensure all drawings and models are completed with strong attention to detail and consistency.

What we’re looking for:

• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor required.
• Experience creating:
  • 3D mechanical models
  • Assemblies
  • Technical/fabrication drawings
  • Detail drawings
• Ability to translate incomplete information and develop accurate models and drawings.
• Experience in industrial, mechanical, fabrication, and/or robotics environments.
• Strong organizational and file management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and technical documentation.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with:
  • Frame Generator
  • Routed systems/piping/industrial equipment
  • Parametric modeling
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical drafting, mechanical design, or CAD design preferably in industrial systems or oil and gas.
• Familiarity with:
  • Vault or document revision control systems
  • DWG/DXF conversions
  • PDF‑to‑model workflows
  • Familiarity with laser cutting, machining, or fabrication drawings.
  • Knowledge of tolerance stack‑up and mechanical fitment concepts.

Work Environment:

This is a full‑time, on‑site position located in Houston, Texas. Due to the highly detailed and interconnected nature of the work, the role is intended to support direct peer review, real‑time collaboration, and coordination with engineering, operations, and leadership teams. The position involves extended computer and CAD workstation use in a professional office setting and requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills. No travel expected.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay $32–$36/hr depending on experience.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Medical & Vision (company paid for employees).
• Daily team lunches and a stocked kitchen.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company.
• Small, highly technical team environment.
• Established, growing, stable organization for 9+ years.

Who Will Succeed Here:

• Takes ownership of their work.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced engineering environment while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Open to training and ongoing skill development.
• Prefers small teams where individual contribution matters.
• Communicate effectively with peers and company leadership.

Location:

Due to the confidential nature of our activities, we can’t share specifics with you now, but know that these robotics solutions will have a significant impact on both safety and the environment, thus making the world better.

• Job Category: Mechanical CAD Design
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Location: Houston