CAD Automation Engineer - Level 2

CAD Automation Engineer – Level II

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility‑scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle.

Position Status:
Permanent, Full‑Time
Work Status:
Hybrid
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Supervisor:
Manager of Electrical Engineering

$/yr - $/yr

As a CAD Automation Engineer – Level II, you will develop automated solutions to optimize CAD operations and workflows. Your work will focus on improving efficiency and precision in CAD design through scripting and tool development, in addition to typical designer project work. You'll collaborate with engineers and designers to understand needs and deliver effective automation tools to enhance the design and engineering process, as well as creating solar layouts and drawing packages.

The position reports to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, or as designated by the President.

• Regular attendance in accordance with the company's attendance policy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
• Split time between developing basic automation scripts/tools to enhance CAD software capabilities (30% Automation) and project design work (70%).
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to identify workflow inefficiencies.
• Provide technical support and training on the use of automation tools.
• Maintain and update existing CAD automation tools and scripts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in CAD design and automation.
• Document all developed tools, processes, and best practices.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates to automation processes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support the design and implementation of templates that follow company standards to enhance design speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Design Managers to enhance company design standards.
• Create new dynamic blocks in CAD to make design work more efficient.

• 5+ years of AutoCAD design experience.
• 1+ years of coding experience (LISP is a must‑have).
• 2+ years of experience automating design and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ADDA CAD standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD templating and building advanced Dynamic Blocks.
• Demonstrated experience writing user/technical manuals on using the tools/templates created.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the general design and engineering process of solar.
• Demonstrated experience with task prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Stationary position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours a day.
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop, and/or walk.
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry and/or lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicate, with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis.
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer and office documents.
• Climb: occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Travel: up to 30% of the time.

• Regular professional office setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate in office setting.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high on construction worksites.
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement as determined by business needs and the Head of Department.

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,…