CAD Technician

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Matthews, NC 28104CEM Corporation is a leading global provider of solutions for critical laboratory application in analytical laboratory, chemical synthesis, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food processing markets. As a worldwide leader in laboratory instrumentation and chemical solutions, the company was founded in 1978 and has nearly 200 patents and over 10 R&D 100 awards for its microwave-based products. CEM’s headquarters is located in Matthews, NC and operates subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Japan, and Singapore.

CEM Corporation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the Engineering organization through CAD drafting, modeling, system administration, and technical design support. This role is responsible for creating and modifying engineering drawings and models, maintaining CAD standards and resources, supporting CAD users, and reviewing engineering documentation for accuracy and consistency.

The CAD Technician will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and other Engineering team members to support product development and sustaining engineering activities. The position will provide expanded CAD support for engineering projects, including component design, cable and harness routing, tolerancing, assembly procedures, and PCB interface requirements, while serving as the primary resource for CAD software administration, standards, and best practices.

CAD Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Create and modify 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to support new and existing CEM products
Develop detailed drawings from engineering concepts, specifications, existing designs, and marked-up documentation
Provide CAD design support for mechanical components, assemblies, cable and harness routing, and PCB interface requirements
Create and modify Assembly Procedures (Aps), engineering drawings, and other manufacturing documentation
Incorporate appropriate dimensions, tolerances, annotations, and specifications into engineering drawings
Create or modify basic 3D components and existing geometries as needed to support Engineering projects
Prepare and provide appropriate 2D drawings and 3D CAD files for vendors, Manufacturing, and other internal or external partners
Review and check CAD drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, proper tolerancing, and compliance with established Engineering standards
Identify recurring drawing and modeling issues and recommend improvements to CAD practices, standards, and training
Administer CAD software, including licensing, software updates, configurations, and user access
Develop, maintain, and administer CAD standards, templates, libraries, drawing formats, and modeling best practices
Serve as a technical resource for CAD users by troubleshooting issues and providing day-to-day CAD support
Develop and provide CAD training to Engineering personnel to promote consistent and effective use of company CAD systems
Maintain CAD documentation and resources to support consistency across Engineering projects
Collaborate with Mechanical Desing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and engineering changes
Support new product development and sustaining engineering activities by providing timely CAD and documentation assistance
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD processes, engineering documentation, design standards, and workflow efficiency
Perform other duties and technical projects as assigned

QualificationsQualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or related technical field preferred
3+ years of professional CAD drafting, design, or engineering support experience preferred
Strong proficiency with 2D drafting and 3D parametric CAD modeling
Experience with PTC Creo or similar professional CAD software strongly preferred
Experience creating and modifying engineering drawings, assemblies, and CAD models within a product development or manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of engineering drawing standards, dimensioning tolerancing, and manufacturing documentation
Experience with cable and harness routing and PCB interface documentation preferred
Previous CAD administration experience, including software licensing, standards, templates, libraries, and user support, strongly preferred
Ability to review and check engineering drawings and CAD models for accuracy, quality, and adherence to established standards
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to support CAD users and resolve technical issues
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to train and support users at carrying levels of CAD experience
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Engineering and cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities

CEM is an equal opportunity employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.