Solar CAD Engineer – Cleanroom, Automation & Prototyping

Aptera Motors; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grants

Fully funded benefits package for you+

Generous Flexible Time Away policy

Job summary

Aptera Motors is seeking a CAD Engineer to develop and design engineering documents, including 3D models and 2D drawings of automotive electrical components from concept to mass production. Proficiency with 3D Experience CATIA V6 is required.

You will manufacture solar panels, wiring harnesses, and assemblies, in a cleanroom and production setting, collaborating with engineers and R&D to improve processes and yield.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing/assembly settings.
• Experience with soldering and using handheld tools in production.
• Experience with Solar technologies or electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized in a clean, controlled environment.
• Ability to learn new processes and adapt to evolving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture prototype and production flat and curved Solar Panels.
• Operate and monitor automated soldering and lamination equipment.
• Manufacture wiring harnesses and connector assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers and R&D to streamline manufacturing.
• Work in an ISO 8 Cleanroom environment.

Skills

Soldering

Handheld tools

Automated equipment

Manufacturing environments

Organized work

Delicate object handling

Diligent and precise

Learn new techniques

Flexible processes

Solar tech knowledge

Composites knowledge

Electronics manufacturing

Education

Technical certification and/or B.S. in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D Experience (CATIA V6)

Job description

Aptera Motors is seeking a CAD Engineer to develop and design engineering documents, including 3D models and 2D drawings of automotive electrical components from concept to mass production. Proficiency with 3D Experience CATIA V6 is required.

You will manufacture solar panels, wiring harnesses, and assemblies, in a cleanroom and production setting, collaborating with engineers and R&D to improve processes and yield.