CAD Designer/Drafter

Are you a SolidWorks pro? Are you interested in creating CAD drawings for assembly of the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to the CAD/Engineering team! The CAD Designer/Drafter is responsible for creating CAD drawings to create the systems and products sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position creates the drawings used for building and detailing the machinery correctly, and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Starting pay is $20-$24 per hour depending on experience. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Creates electronic files, assembly documents, pneumatic schematics, fluid diagrams, frame assemblies, and detailed part drawings for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations within specified book date.
• Partners with purchasing, inventory, and machine/fabrication shops to order parts for on time delivery and part parameter accuracy.
• Generates engineering best drawing practices to ensure consistency.
• Organizes CAD design models on the basic machinery.
• Reviews naming convention to ensure consistency.
• Cross checks team designs and drawings for each machine build.
• Helps to create templates to impact documentation efficiency and accuracy.
• Designs parts, as needed.
• Helps develop drawings, diagrams, and schematics for patent application, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative, willing to learn.
• Strong computer and Excel skills.
• Minimum three (3) years of CAD, required. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro-E preferred.
• Associates degree or CAD certification, required. Work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling/drawing software, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters