CAD / Engineering Drafting Technician (Solidworks/Onshape)
Summary
This role will focus on CAD modeling and mechanical design, contributing to projects involving lab equipment, system development, and potentially robotic assembly. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with a small, high-performing engineering team, with flexibility in work environment (remote, hybrid, or onsite).
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining CAD models and mechanical designs using SolidWorks. You will support engineering initiatives by contributing to system design, prototyping, and modeling efforts, including work related to lab equipment and mechanical assemblies.
You will collaborate closely with internal engineering teams to ensure design quality and alignment with project goals. This includes applying strong modeling techniques, contributing to design improvements, and supporting overall engineering execution.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a small team environment, can operate with a high level of autonomy, and brings strong attention to detail in mechanical design and CAD development.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
- Strong experience with CAD tools, specifically SolidWorks and OnShape
- Experience with mechanical design and modeling
- Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with robotic assembly systems
- Master modeling techniques
- Experience working with lab equipment
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems
- Experience in fast-paced or startup environments
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Type: Contract
Duration: 6+ Months (Potential for Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Menlo Park, CA (Open to Hybrid or Onsite Candidates)
Schedule: 40h/week
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Owen Williamson
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