Computer Aided Design Technician

Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension Travel: Up to 20 % yearly – Domestic and international. Mainly Domestic. Meetings and Observations when travelling international. Over Time: Up to 12% yearly Who We’re Looking For: Client’s Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated CAD Technician to support our digital manufacturing focus within our assembly group. This role will be required to utilize digital tools such as FEA, Navisworks, Inventor, Catia, Terrace, 3D printing, 3D scanning, digital environment creation with simulations. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Tech, or Computer Integrated Technology, or CAD degree Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Autocad, and Catia / Solidworks / Inventor Can be someone out of school with strong experience. Heavy simulation or modelling experience Simulating an AutoCAD model. The primary responsibility of this role is to support our digital manufacturing, focusing on the use of digital tools to improve the manufacturing preparation for new model introduction. What You’ll Be Doing (20%) Project Planning Support for upcoming model changes (40%) Simultaneous Engineering for assembly of vehicle Data Management & Studies (40%) 3D studies, simulations, FEA, Layout updates, 3D assembly management Close collaboration between both internal and external groups across support shops, & Plano divisions What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Tech, or Computer Integrated Technology, or CAD degree Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Autocad, and Catia / Solidworks / Inventor Proficient at GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) Strong understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) 3D printing background personal or professional 3D scanning fluency – understanding of 3D scanning technologies Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM’s as well as Japan as needed. This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position. Added Bonus If You Have FEA Certification CAD Certification 3D modeling or simulation Certifications #J-18808-Ljbffr