CADD Specialist

Job Details

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Purpose

To provide technical and drafting skills in performing manual or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) work. Responsible for compiling and organizing engineering and drafting data into usable form for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Time management, organization, and prioritization for timely completion of project tasks.

• Work with other staff to achieve project goals and consistency of project documentation.

• Specification of detailed technical assembly procedure documentation for mechanical and electrical components.

• Assist designers and engineers with form-fit-function analysis. Knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).

• Detailed modeling of mechanical and electrical components and assemblies. Creation and maintenance of library parts for use in assemblies and deliverable documentation.

• Drafting of project documentation, drawing packages, and engineer design documentation.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED

• Three years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge in drafting and development of mechanical and electrical components using Solidworks computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

• Demonstrated capability using and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and easily interpretable documentation, and to quickly and correctly implement corrections to existing documents.

• Critical thinking skills to produce clear and unambiguous documentation that conforms to ASME Y14.5 standards.

• Ability to work several overlapping projects with various engineering teams.

• Ability to work within an environment of rapidly changing priorities. Able to work under pressure, accept constructive criticism, and rapidly implement revisions with and without supervision.

• Work with other staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor, and work independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering and Computer Aided Design – Mechanical Specialization with 1 year related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• Experience in mechanical design, specification, fabrication and testing of mechanical assemblies, cable harness assemblies, and electronic printed circuit card assemblies.

• Knowledge of manual milling, CNC milling and programming, general power tools, and the ability to inspect parts with calipers and micrometers.

• Experience writing technical instructions.

• Experience interfacing with vendors and machine shops to procure items.

US Citizen: Subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays

Salary Range

$44,000-$50,000+/negotiable, depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Limited weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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