CAD Designer
HybridAmes, Iowa, United States
Ames, Iowa, United StatesHybridFull TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Full TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Draft structural, mechanical, and engineering details for water, wastewater, and industrial equipment using Autodesk Inventor and Vault. Interpret contract drawings and specifications to produce accurate, complete detail drawings from sketches or verbal instructions. Maintain drawing sets, manage design changes, and visually compare components to ensure accurate fit within budget and schedule constraints. Work as a member of a design team to support WesTech's mission of delivering high-quality water solutions safely and sustainably.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Must be able 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
- When at job sites will be required to inspect equipment. This may involve: Bending/stooping/walking on ladders, walkways, catwalks, (may involve heights)
- Exposure to elements; cold, heat, wet, and/or dark. May be in a safety harness
- When in fabrication shop, may involve utilizing hands in and around mechanical parts
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- six or more years of related experience
- Complex CAD model management
- CAD library management
- Ability to teach and mentor others
- Experience working in Team environment
- Structural Detailing and GDT experience
- Knowledge of steel fabrication
- 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
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