Senior CADD Specialist

Job Title: Senior CADD Specialist
Department: Applied Research Laboratories
Weekly

Hours:

40
Start Date: Immediately
Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, University of Texas at Austin

• Manage time, organization, and prioritization to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve project goals and maintain consistent project documentation.
• Assist team members in utilizing state‑of‑the‑art CAD tools.
• Document detailed technical assembly procedures for mechanical and electrical components.
• Specify, verify, and procure system components.
• Assemble, test, and conduct quality‑control inspections of electro‑mechanical components.
• Review technical drawings and 3D models to ensure compliance with technical specifications and standards.
• Perform form‑fit‑function analysis using GD&T principles.
• Design mechanical and electrical components, assemblies, and tools in detail.
• Create and maintain library parts for assemblies and documentation.
• Produce advanced drafting of project documentation, drawing packages, and engineering designs.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

• HS/GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Proficient use of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Six months of product‑development experience from concept to manufacturing and delivery.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and quickly correct existing documents.
• Professional experience interpreting and producing technical drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Capacity to manage overlapping projects with diverse engineering teams.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and effective prioritization.
• Resilience under pressure, openness to constructive criticism, and rapid revision implementation.
• Experience writing technical instructions.
• Effective communication with diverse coworkers and clients.
• Proficient use of email and collaboration/messaging platforms.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and strong teamwork skills.

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or CAD‑Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design, specification, fabrication, and testing of mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and PCB assemblies.
• Knowledge of manual and CNC milling, general power tools, and dimensional inspection with calipers and micrometers.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly and diagnostic equipment (soldering, oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Experience in detailed design and analysis of complex mechanical‑electrical systems.
• Ability to interface with machine shops and vendors for procurement of mechanical and COTS components.

• Salary: $50,000–$56,000+ (negotiable based on qualifications).
• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University complies with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, education, and activities.

All hires must complete the federal I‑9 form and provide acceptable and original documents proving identity and work authorization within three days of employment. The University uses E‑Verify for all new hires. The University is subject to background checks for finalists and requires certification as a US citizen eligible for classified information access.