Parametric CAD Technician

krks@micronicsinc.com

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager:

Working within a team of other engineers, the CAD Technician is responsible for covering CAD related elements of engineering for the business, including, but not necessarily limited to, creating and modifying 2D drawings and 3D models, developing parametric engineering tools, and QAD ERP system entries.

The CAD Technician will work towards successful project execution, in a manner that fulfils contractual and technical requirements, meets or exceeds customer expectations, and adheres to safety and ethical standards while achieving Cleanova target margins and promoting Cleanova’s reputation in the marketplace.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering workload to meet order date requirements.

• Maintain hours against estimate.

• Construction of drawings using the departmental “Computer Aided Design” system.

• Developing parametric engineering tools using Autodesk Inventor’s built in iLogic system

• Create parts and enter Bills of Material into QAD ERP system if required, in line with company requirements and guidelines.

• Maintain engineering records.

• Manage CAD files, and versions using Autodesk Vault, ensuring data integrity and organisation across projects.

• Collaborate with engineers to translate concepts, specifications, and calculations into technical drawings and documentation.

• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), exploded views, and assembly documentation.

• Ensure all drawings conform to industry standards and company-specific drafting procedures.

• Participate in design and engineering reviews, incorporating feedback into drawing revisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Effectively meeting customer (internal or external) needs and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.

• Actively identifying new ideas for learning or improvements; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

• Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

• Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completely efficiently.

• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Education and Experience

 Required Education / Experience:

• Typically requires a qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years experience in 2D and 3D CAD.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in parametric design using Inventor iLogic.

• Proficiency in 2D (Autocad) and 3D (Inventor) software packages. 

• Working knowledge of drafting standards, manufacturing practices, and tolerancing.

• Good knowledge of MS Windows and Microsoft Office

• VBA coding experience

Desired Experience:

• Pressure Vessel design experience

• Experience in the use of QAD ERP system

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)

• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 

• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)

• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate 

• Required regularly to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)

• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods

• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required to perform this role. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this role. Employees will be required to perform reasonable additional duties, that are not detailed on this job description, which fall within their scope of skills and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.