CAD Technician

Job Title: CAD Technician

Job Description

As a Prototyping Lab Technician, you will utilize various prototyping tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters to build and deliver mechanical prototypes and industrial design models in a fast-paced environment for internal customers and executives. You will help identify opportunities to streamline operations including faster turnaround, lower cost, and improved quality. Additionally, you will help grow the team and expand in-house capabilities through your passion for learning, conducting research, experimentation, and making well-informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD software to design, modify, and repair files for prototyping
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and other shop equipment
• Carry out post-processing of the printed and machined parts
• Assemble and/or modify parts using a variety of shop tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in the lab
• Be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment

Essential Skills

• Educational background in design, manufacturing, model making, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with 3D printers of different technologies such as Polyjet, SLA, FDM, etc., and basic shop tools
• Good working knowledge of CAD software such as Creo, Rhino, Fusion
• Demonstrated commitment to learning, passion for tackling new challenges, and ability to respond quickly to feedback and changing contexts
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in sanding, painting, and finishing parts
• Experience working with vendors

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment from 12pm to 8pm, with 5 hours of overtime per week. The role supports new devices that will be in customers' homes. The lab setting is open, collaborative, and encourages continuous learning and skill development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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