CAD Technologist

Longenecker & Associates • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A): A Geosyntec Company seeks a motivated CAD Technologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work in New Mexico. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) Technologist to join our diverse team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission, and implementation of engineering design documents (CAD and CREO drawings) for custom mechanical components and internal/external cable harnesses. The selected applicant will work with engineers and technologists to develop clear, concise, and buildable drawings based on existing templates and processes. On any given day, you may be called on to: · Help develop and redline Sandia drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements · Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD · Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones · Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Aided Drafting, Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology or similar degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years' demonstrated experience using AutoCAD® and/or CREO to create, modify, and coordinate engineering drawings,
• Proficiency with PTC/CREO, PDMLink (Windchill), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• An active or recent (<1yr) DOE Q or DOD TS clearance
• Ability and confidence working in a classified environment and with classified components
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia’s core values
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values

Nice To Haves

• Experience with some or all of:
• Board design and integrated electronics
• Cable design, drawings, or manufacturing
• Mechanical design for individual components
• Experience with projects that transition from design to production
• Working in a schedule, budget, or requirement constrained environment
• Sandia National Laboratories Prime release process
• Traditional NSE documents/processes such as AERs and PDDRsExcellent communication skills with ability to present to diverse audience
• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs

Responsibilities

• Help develop and redline Sandia drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements
• Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD
• Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones
• Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree