CAD Design Technician

Indigo Signs is a full-service custom sign company. As a part of the Estimating and Corporate Operations team, our CAD Design Technician is responsible for using computer-based tools to create production drawings, design parts and assemblies for our talented sign craftsmen. You will originate, develop, and modify conceptual designs to provide finished manufacturing documents which assure quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness.

In this role you will:

• Create detailed 2-D and 3-D design drawings for cost-effective production of our entire line of sign products
• Work closely with all departments including, design, sales, estimating, purchasing, production & installation to insure the requirements and specifications for each project.
• Define, create, and maintain development methodologies, procedures, and standards
• Work at a reasonable pace and within quality standards to ensure timely completion
• Adapt to changing tasks and project requirements on short notice
• Learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, and documentation
• Seek ways to improve personal productivity as the company and your career grows

Here are the qualities and skills you bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills to include, active listening, teamwork, empathy, openness to feedback, positivity, reliability & communication
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with across all divisions and departments within our organization
• Ability to write routine correspondence or reports as well as speak effectively before both internal and external customers
• Good sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills
• Complete work assignments within a determined time frame and uses judgement in determining assignment goals
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and propose cost effective solutions
• Excellent research skill, attention to details and the ability to be resourceful
• Autonomous, proactive, and professional attitude
• Organized, punctual and self-starter
• Knowledge or experience in sign manufacturing or industrial design preferred
• Knowledge, experience and/or operation of CNC, sheet metal, paint, welding equipment and tools a plus but not required

• 2 year Vocational/Technical Certificate or an A.S or A.A.S degree in design/drafting - PREFERRED
• CSWP or CSWA Certification or applicable software certification - PREFERRED
• 2-4 years CAD drawing experience using Solidworks or similar CAD specific software - PREFERRED
• 2-4 years manufacturing experience
• 1-3 years current Adobe Illustrator or similar design software experience (Preferred)
• Ability to prepare complex CAD models and drawings from rough sketches, estimates and oral instructions
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be in the Fargo Office on-site

What Indigo Signs offers:

• Competitive hourly wage, dependent upon experience
• A well-rounded benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation that you start accruing in your first paycheck, 6 company paid holidays, a matching 401K, HSA, and FSA among other favorable benefits
• An established company in business for over 20 years, with a focus on providing high quality signage for our customers