Mechanical Drafting Technician

ICON Technology Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Drafting Technician to support mechanical engineering teams by producing production-quality CAD models, drawings, and documentation for the Titan Product. You will help keep the PLM system (DURO) up to date and ensure BOM accuracy as hardware timelines evolve.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks, manage files in SolidWorks PDM, and contribute to ECO documentation, revision control, and GD&T compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a drafter or CAD technician in a hardware development environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assemblies, drawings)
• Experience with PDM or PLM systems (DURO, SolidWorks PDM, or similar)
• Familiarity with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
• Manage part files, assemblies, and drawings within SolidWorks PDM
• Support DURO PLM workflows including BOM creation, ECO documentation, and revision control
• Produce electrical drawings and schematics as needed
• Design and iterate on fixtures, mounts, and prototype hardware (including 3D-printed components)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to translate concepts into documented designs
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure GD&T compliance

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

PDM/PLM

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

ICON is looking for a Drafting Technician to support our mechanical engineering teams in producing production-quality CAD models, drawings, and documentation for our Titan Product. This role is critical to maintaining our PLM system (DURO), keeping BOMs accurate, and ensuring design documentation keeps pace with our hardware development timeline.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D production drawings in SolidWorks
• Manage part files, assemblies, and drawings within SolidWorks PDM
• Support DURO PLM workflows including BOM creation, ECO documentation, and revision control
• Produce electrical drawings and schematics as needed
• Design and iterate on fixtures, mounts, and prototype hardware (including 3D-printed components)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to translate concepts into documented designs
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure GD&T compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience as a drafter or CAD technician in a hardware development environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assemblies, drawings)
• Experience with PDM or PLM systems (DURO, SolidWorks PDM, or similar)
• Familiarity with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with electrical schematic tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar)
• Background in prototyping or manufacturing environments
• Exposure to 3D printing for prototype fixtures and tooling

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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