CAD Drafter II

Position Description : Purpose

The Drafter creates precise technical drawings for the design and manufacturing of mechanical systems and prototypes, ensuring designs align with machining and fabrication processes. This role supports engineers and contributes to prototype development and design improvements.

Essential Functions

Prepare detailed drawings of test equipment to be manufactured from layouts, models, or sketches

Provide technical and mechanical design support to project teams

Coordinate project schedule changes and scope of work with project teams

Interpret and apply knowledge of various manufacturing processes to ensure designs are feasible for machining and fabrication.

Prepare 2-D and / or 3-D CAD drawings or computer modules of complex mechanical systems, structures, parts, or equipment

Create Computer-Aided Machine Drawings (CAMD) that align with machining capabilities and tolerances

• TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

Assist in the development of proposals and plans for research programs

Represent the customer and TRC to external contacts

Interpret technical standards as they apply to drawings

Interpret and understand technical drawings

Review and compare technical drawings against physical parts for accuracy

Organize, review, and revise large, detailed technical drawing packages

Manage and maintain large technical drawing databases

Support TRC Inc.s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Apply knowledge of machining tolerances and processes to ensure practical and manufacturable designs

Provide fabrication support for prototype designs

Understand the design, structure, and functionality of products to optimize drafting output for real-world application

Qualifications

Associates degree in a mechanical, drafting, or design technology discipline is preferred

Recognized certification(s) and / or minimum three years of related experience or five years demonstrated expertise in applied drafting and design

General knowledge of mechanical components or equipment

General knowledge of electronics components as they relate to technical drawings

Working knowledge of fabrication and machining practices as they related to design

Proficiency in CAD tools, including 3D modeling and integrating CAD output with other software programs

Skilled in technical measuring techniques and applying them to design accuracy

Strong communication and organization skills

Working conditions

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Standard laboratory environment

Physical requirements

Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period-of-time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers