CAD Technician

Who We Are: Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal solutions provider serving many diverse markets including Defense, Aerospace, High-Performance Computing, Power Electronics, Medical and HVAC industries.
We provide thermal products and engineering services to the world's leading defense and commercial companies such as Intel, Hewlett Packard (HP), GE Healthcare, Google, Facebook, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Electric. We also conduct advanced research and development work for government agencies including NASA, DOD, and DOE. Our products and technologies have become integral parts of numerous mission-critical devices, from life-saving MRI and CT scanners to energy-efficient building HVAC systems to weather and telecommunications satellites.
ACT is strongly committed to our customers, employees, and our community. Innovation, Teamwork and Customer Care are our core values that drive the continuous growth of our company. Our skilled and dedicated staff is our strongest resource and the critical factor in our ongoing success.
Position summary: The CAD Technician supports various phases of projects ranging from concept generation and initial design all the way through final hardware delivery and volume production. The types of projects vary from exploratory trade studies to highly detailed electro-mechanical systems. As a member of the Product Development department the CAD Technician will be engaged in work related to:

• The development of 3D CAD models of complex parts and assemblies in Solidworks
• Generation of 2D drawings for external vendors and internal fabrication
• Generation of assembly work instructions
• Assisting in the fabrication of prototype units

At any given time, the CAD Technician is responsible for the success of multiple projects, providing the opportunity to work on all aspects of the product development cycle. Candidates that have a strong technical background with both experience developing complicated 3D SolidWorks models and hands on experience with fabrication including wiring, brazing, and basic machine operation excel in this position.
Responsibilities Include:

• Developing new mechanical designs under the direction of a Product Engineer and within the time constraints required to be competitive in our market.
• Creation of Interface Control Drawings in support of program objectives
• 2D/3D mechanical design of our products and work instructions to effectively communicate purchasing and build needs for both assemblies and components
• Creation of part numbers, Bill of Materials, and routings within our MRP system
• Modification of existing products to meet custom requirements
• Engineering Change Notices and updating product documentation to meet "As-Built" conditions
• Provides technical writing support for the creation of operation / maintenance manuals and related parts lists or other documentation
• Primary ownership of Document Control to ensure proper revision history and distribution of product and component data
• Effectively communicating design progress and changes to multiple teams internally and assisting engineers in presenting updates externally to customers
• Work with various team members to understand project requirements and ensure designs comply with them, including but not limited to performance, cost, lead time, export controls, and quality standards
• Communicate with external vendors supporting the fabrication of custom components
• Working with multiple internal teams to ensure efficient flow of information related to design, BOMs, MRP, or purchasing requirements
• Assisting with the fabrication of prototype units including but not limited to mechanical assembly, installation of hardware like rivets and rivnuts, basic material handling and processing, and wiring.
• Using lifting equipment like overhead gantries

Minimum requirements include:

• US citizenship or permanent residency strongly preferred due to ITAR requirements
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with 0-3 years' experience, or a minimum of an associate's degree in 3D Drafting and Mechanical Engineering Technology with 3-5 years of Design experience.
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, MRP Systems
• Experience with design of mechanical systems and design for manufacturability
• Experience using GD&T tolerancing and complex 2D drawing generation
• Strong problem-solving ability and desire to iterate complicated solutions
• Ability to work autonomously and seek out information from multiple sources
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with basic fabrication techniques

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Initiative: CAD Technicians don't have a daily agenda given to them and are expected to take it upon themselves to work closely with customers, vendors and ACT personnel to fulfill projects goals and objectives.
Technical knowledge: We are looking for a candidate who has a strong academic background, coupled with hands-on skills and design and fabrication capabilities.
Teamwork skills: As a member of the product development team, the ideal candidate must have the ability to give and receive encouragement and constructive criticism, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with team members to achieve common goals.
Critical thinking skills: The product development of customer and projects vary widely, and the strategies and design approaches that worked for one program may be completely different for the next opportunity. Because of that, we need a curious individual who loves to dive in, experiment, and develop innovative solutions to new challenges.
Desire to grow: The ideal candidate wants to be the best at their job and is never content with "good enough". They set lofty goals and constantly seek to improve themselves and expand their professional knowledge and skillset. They desire to sharpen their design and project management skills and grow in leadership ability and responsibility.
ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.