CAD Technician II

Position Title CAD Technician II About LifeNet Health AT LIFE N ET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity. Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing. About This Job Location : Virginia Beach, VA (on-site) Department : Tissue Engineering Schedule : Monday Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET), 5% Travel Clinical Status : Clinical How Youll Make an Impact The CAD Technician II operates CAD computer system including creating, updating, and modifying engineering models and drawings to support Operations and Process Engineering. Provides support to Engineering department as required for research, new product development projects, or process improvements in compliance with LifeNet Health (LNH), Quality Systems (QS)/Regulatory Affairs (RA) standards and organization procedures. Helps to maintain the intellectual property of LifeNet Health through regular maintenance of data vaults. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes. What Youll Do Model and Prototype: Participates in brainstorming and prototyping efforts to address design challenges. Create models from written instruction, sketches, drawings, CAD files or verbal direction from engineers and management. Organizes hands-on construction and testing of prototypes including coordinating with outside vendors and internal stakeholders. Complies with LifeNet Health intellectual property handbook for information, designs, and testing. Design: Produces SolidWorks designs, assemblies, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) to meet engineering needs for fixtures, gauges, tooling, and equipment. Routes drawings for review. Record Maintenance: Manipulates basic CAD files. Maintains design and development of records in accordance with LNH Change Control including management of the Product Data Management (PDM) vault, Sterile Processing-Production Support (PSD) database, and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) database. Support: Supports sourcing, fabrication, and assembly of production level designs through internal and external suppliers. Supports the engineering department with any testing and documentation support. Technical Expertise: Leads or supports resolution of equipment related issues resulting from equipment obsolescence, supply shortages, maintenance/reliability concerns, ergonomic challenges and performance/quality investigations. Maintains basic knowledge of manufacturing technologies related to the fabrication of metals and plastics to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA). What Youll Bring Minimum Requirements: High school diploma/ GED and five (5) years of work experience involving use of CAD software OR Associates degree or vocational training equivalent and three (3) years of work experience involving use of CAD software. Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications: Bachelors degree: CAD, Technical, Engineering, or related. Five (5) years of design experience in engineering/ design development or manufacturing environment; experience with SolidWorks. CSWE or Advanced Modeling experience with SolidWorks: Certified SolidWorks Expert certification or similar experience in advanced modeling tools. GD&T: Good Dimensions & Tolerance per ASME Y14.5. 3D Printing experience: Knowledge with 3D printing and other prototyping methodologies. CNC Programming experience: Experience with G-Code. Familiar with Machinist Handbook guidance. Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities CAD Skills: Proficient in model development including assembly and BOM configuration, management, property analysis, dimensioning, and interference. Drafting Skills: Knowledgeable of drafting principles, practices, methods, and technique. Prototyping & Testing: Knowledgeable of prototyping methods such as 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Ability to facilitate design iteration through prototype testing. Machining & Fabrication: Familiar with raw material properties for plastics and stainless steels, and manufacturing processes including WEDM, CNC machining, turning, plastic injection molding, thermoforming, and plating. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization. Attention to Detail: Ability to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and on-time delivery. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook. Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time-sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls. Project Management: Ability to manage individual activities to meet deadlines. Engineering & Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles to develop process and product solutions. Data Analysis: Uses mathematics and engineering principles to solve problems. Why Join LifeNet Health When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. Youll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference. We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. Thats why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s how we support YOU: Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Profit Sharing Plan 403(b) Retirement Plan Paid Parental Leave Corporate Sponsored Events Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Work Program Tuition reimbursement Career & Leadership Development Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Incredible teammates Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of employment at LifeNet Health. Compensation Salary Range: $24.64 - $32.85 hourly Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $24.64 hourly (entry level qualifications) to $32.85 hourly (experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidates knowledge and relevant experience. Equal Opportunity Employer LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr