CAD Designer

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Volt - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Lincoln, NE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Volt is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join our team, with the flexibility to work remotely and some travel requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing and customizing products and system drawings that align with customer specifications and business needs. This position involves producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, plans, and models based on specifications provided by engineers, architects, or project managers. The CAD Designer will also be responsible for revising and updating existing CAD drawings to reflect any changes or improvements in design, ensuring that all designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Collaboration is key in this role, as the CAD Designer will work closely with other team members, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to fully understand project requirements and ensure that designs meet specifications. The designer will check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design standards, maintaining organized records of all drawings, specifications, and other design documents. Additionally, the CAD Designer will provide technical support and guidance to team members and other departments as needed, utilizing CAD software proficiently and staying updated with the latest tools and technologies in the field. Continuous improvement is a vital aspect of this role, as the CAD Designer will seek to enhance design processes and techniques for better efficiency and quality. This is a full-time opportunity that offers a competitive pay rate based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, plans, and models based on specifications from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Revise and update existing CAD drawings as necessary to reflect changes or improvements in design.
• Work closely with other team members, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to understand project requirements and ensure designs meet specifications.
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design standards.
• Maintain organized records of all drawings, specifications, and other design documents.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and other departments as needed.
• Utilize CAD software proficiently, staying updated with the latest tools and technologies in the field.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Continuously seek to improve design processes and techniques for better efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD Design, Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Pressure vessel design experience.
• Previous experience as a CAD Designer or Draftsperson is preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Revit.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented to ensure precision in all drawings and designs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address design challenges and find innovative solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• CAD certification from a recognized institution or body.
• Familiarity with specific industry standards, such as ASME, ANSI, ISO, or other relevant standards.
• Experience with advanced CAD features and tools, as well as other related software like CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) or BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Short term disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)