Senior CAD Technician

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support capital project execution by creating detailed CAD drawings that enhance productivity and efficiency. Your expertise will contribute to designing work cells and specifying technical requirements for new equipment and facilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a collaborative Operations team, driving continuous improvement and innovation. If you are passionate about CAD and thrive in a manufacturing environment, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with AutoCAD and 2 years with Microsoft Office required.
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed CAD drawings for capital projects.
• Support Operations with plant layout and safety improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Electrical Industry Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in a technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior CAD Technician.

This role is located in Waukesha, WI. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56,250.00 - $82,500.00 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Senior Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician will support capital project execution to increase capacity and improve productivity for the division. The Technician will provide detailed CAD drawings to help design work cells and specify technical requirements for new equipment and facilities. They will work with the Operations team to provide tooling, equipment, and facilities drawings to support an environment of continuous improvement.

In this role you will:

• Create and maintain detailed CAD drawings to support completion of capital projects. This work includes equipment and facility layouts and is very detailed.
• Support the Operations team with detailed drawings for plant layout, tool and process improvements and safety improvements.
• Assist Program Managers and Project Leaders with development of equipment technical specifications.
• Participate in 3P events as required.
• Engage in Work Breakdown Structure events to provide technical expertise.
• Take part in project and departmental meetings as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience with AutoCAD software including formal training.
• Two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile location of Waukesha, WI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a technical field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work with employees from multiple Eaton sites.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing processes used to produce transformers, voltage regulators, or other electrical hardware.
• Ability to communicate directly with construction contractors and equipment manufacturers to create and maintain detailed CAD documents.

Skills:

• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Demonstrated openness to change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and an innovative mindset.
• Practical experience and understanding of the electrical industry such as construction and industrial markets.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.