CAD Technician

CEM Corporation is a leading global provider of solutions for critical laboratory application in analytical laboratory, chemical synthesis, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food processing markets. As a worldwide leader in laboratory instrumentation and chemical solutions, the company was founded in 1978 and has nearly 200 patents and over 10 R&D 100 awards for its microwave-based products. CEM’s headquarters is located in Matthews, NC and operates subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Japan, and Singapore.

CEM Corporation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the Engineering organization through CAD drafting, modeling, system administration, and technical design support. This role is responsible for creating and modifying engineering drawings and models, maintaining CAD standards and resources, supporting CAD users, and reviewing engineering documentation for accuracy and consistency.

The CAD Technician will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and other Engineering team members to support product development and sustaining engineering activities. The position will provide expanded CAD support for engineering projects, including component design, cable and harness routing, tolerancing, assembly procedures, and PCB interface requirements, while serving as the primary resource for CAD software administration, standards, and best practices.

• Create and modify 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to support new and existing CEM products
• Develop detailed drawings from engineering concepts, specifications, existing designs, and marked-up documentation
• Provide CAD design support for mechanical components, assemblies, cable and harness routing, and PCB interface requirements
• Create and modify Assembly Procedures (Aps), engineering drawings, and other manufacturing documentation
• Incorporate appropriate dimensions, tolerances, annotations, and specifications into engineering drawings
• Create or modify basic 3D components and existing geometries as needed to support Engineering projects
• Prepare and provide appropriate 2D drawings and 3D CAD files for vendors, Manufacturing, and other internal or external partners
• Review and check CAD drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, proper tolerancing, and compliance with established Engineering standards
• Identify recurring drawing and modeling issues and recommend improvements to CAD practices, standards, and training
• Administer CAD software, including licensing, software updates, configurations, and user access
• Develop, maintain, and administer CAD standards, templates, libraries, drawing formats, and modeling best practices
• Serve as a technical resource for CAD users by troubleshooting issues and providing day-to-day CAD support
• Develop and provide CAD training to Engineering personnel to promote consistent and effective use of company CAD systems
• Maintain CAD documentation and resources to support consistency across Engineering projects
• Collaborate with Mechanical Desing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and engineering changes
• Support new product development and sustaining engineering activities by providing timely CAD and documentation assistance
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD processes, engineering documentation, design standards, and workflow efficiency
• Perform other duties and technical projects as assigned

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or related technical field preferred
• 3+ years of professional…