CAD Designer
WesTech Engineering · Ames, IA · 3 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
CAD Designer
WesTech is seeking a CAD Designer to participate in automated drafting activities for the purpose of laying out and preparing structural, mechanical & engineering drawings for new or existing water, wastewater & industrial equipment, and systems.
About the Role
As a CAD Designer, you will draw structural, mechanical and engineering details of equipment, structures, and more using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault Professional. You will also interpret contract drawings & specifications to produce accurate drawings, maintain sets of drawings and drawing changes, and prepare a variety of detail drawings that are clear & complete the first time.
Responsibilities
- Draws structural, mechanical and engineering details of equipment, structures, and more using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault Professional.
- Utilizes engineering handbook, design manuals, other sources such as part catalogs to find additional data.
- Works as a member of a design team.
- Interprets contract drawings & specifications to produce accurate drawings.
- Maintains sets of drawings and drawing changes.
- Prepares a variety of detail drawings that are clear & complete the first time.
- Changes design to meet required specifications.
- Works from verbal instructions and sketches.
- Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work. Make every effort to complete assignment on time and on schedule.
- Visually compare design of components or other equipment, with drawing of parts; matching coordinating points for accuracy of fit.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the function and operation of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD software.
- Knowledge of design concepts, planning, modeling techniques, standard plans and specifications, and engineering and drafting practices.
- Ability to prepare layouts, and drawings neatly, accurately, and legibly.
- Ability to make accurate drawings to scale from field notes, design drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations related to the work.
- Ability to maintain records and drawings relative to the work.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalentsix or more years of related experience.
- Complex CAD model management.
- CAD library management.
- Ability to teach and mentor others.
- Knowledge of the function and operation of AutoCAD, and Inventor, AND CREO.
- Experience working in Team environment.
- Structural Detailing and GDT experience.
- Familiarity with AISC steel manual.
- Familiarity with detailing of piping, fittings, valves, instruments.
- Knowledge and use of iLogic and other automation features of Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience with Autodesk Vault.
Skills
- Ability to work at desk computer/phone system.
- Some lifting may be involved, (50 lbs), specifically when in the warehouse area(s).
- May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment.
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