Mechanical (Sheet metal) 3D CAD engineer

About EQUICHEM

Quality proceeds from fundamental conviction: we must do even better!

EQUICHEM, since its inception in 1977, is one of the leading and innovative manufacturers of products in the field of laboratory instruments and equipment’s. We have made a major contribution to our products through innovation and investments for research and development.

Our objective is to provide user friendly, reliable, and technologically advanced versatile solutions for our end users, for them to improve work efficiency and exceed stringent demands of various international regulatory authorities. To achieve the same, we strongly believe in our man, machine, and material values…

EQUICHEM has a team of technically sound marketing people to understand application requirements, dedicated engineers who innovatively convert concepts to reality, and an efficient production team and well trained after-sales staff for back-up. Every single component is critical and is developed and selected considering its reliability and performance impact. Adapting to the latest and flexible mass manufacturing process gives us the edge to produce equipment’s confirming to higher standards.

An ever-growing circle of satisfied customers endorse our above philosophy and efforts.

Objective for this role

The CAD Engineer will take full ownership of the mechanical design life cycle for equipment and assemblies built by EQUICHEM. This includes:

• Designing sheet metal parts, enclosures, and full assemblies in a 3D CAD environment (primarily using Solid Edge).

• Creating DFM/DFA-compliant manufacturing drawings.

• Generating CAM outputs for cutting and bending using software like CypNest and Visitouch MX.

• Collaborating closely with factory teams and job workers to ensure manufacturability and serviceability.

• Contributing toward aesthetically appealing, functionally superior, and production-ready designs suited to our pharmaceutical industry clientele.

Expected Exposure and Experience

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD software like Solid Edge.

Strong exposure to sheet metal design, especially in equipment with enclosures, panels, and sub-assemblies made from laser-cut and bent parts.

Understanding of machine tool capabilities including:

▪️ Laser cutting

▪️ Shearing

▪️ Turret punching

▪️ Bending/forming

▪️ Tool selection and limitations

Experience working with CAM software like CypNest (for nesting) and Visitouch MX (for bending programs).

Basic knowledge of toolroom operations (turning, milling) is a plus.

Job Description

• Interpret and adapt EQUICHEM’s core design language and philosophy across all new equipment designs.

• Collect and structure design inputs from management, marketing, or end users.

• Create and modify 3D assembly models using Solid Edge.

• Design keeping in mind ease of fabrication, tooling limitations, and minimal post-processing at the shop floor.

• Prepare accurate and detailed part and assembly drawings, with proper GD&T, annotations, bend allowance, and welding guidelines.

• Define test points and checkpoints to catch design issues before release.

• Collaborate with factory managers, operators, and job workers to resolve any production bottlenecks or issues.

• Prepare and verify nesting files, bend sequences, and tool selection in CAM software.

• Coordinate with CAD software support teams for troubleshooting.

• Provide design release support and pilot run supervision during new product launches..

• Engage with factory operators and managers to resolve their queries and visit the factory for pilot runs for new design and resolving issues with existing/past designs.

Candidate Profile

• B.E. / Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

• Prior experience with Solid Edge or similar CAD tools in a sheet metal + assembly-focused environment.

• Good command over fabrication processes and material behavior.

• Familiarity with nesting and bending CAM software tools.

• Hands-on involvement in manufacturing or workshop supervision is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and design revision control.

• Good spoken and written English.

• Willing to travel to Palghar as needed for production handholding or design validation.