CAD Technician

Description:

Who We Are:

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal solutions provider serving many diverse markets including Defense, Aerospace, High-Performance Computing, Power Electronics, Medical and HVAC industries.

We provide thermal products and engineering services to the world's leading defense and commercial companies such as Intel, Hewlett Packard (HP), GE Healthcare, Google, Facebook, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Electric. We also conduct advanced research and development work for government agencies including NASA, DOD, and DOE. Our products and technologies have become integral parts of numerous mission-critical devices, from life-saving MRI and CT scanners to energy-efficient building HVAC systems to weather and telecommunications satellites.

ACT is strongly committed to our customers, employees, and our community. Innovation, Teamwork and Customer Care are our core values that drive the continuous growth of our company. Our skilled and dedicated staff is our strongest resource and the critical factor in our ongoing success.

Position Summary:

The CAD Technician plays a critical role in the full product development cycle—from early-stage concept layouts to detailed production documentation. As part of the Product Development team, this individual is responsible for mechanical design decisions related to layout, packaging, fabrication, and assembly documentation across a wide variety of electro-mechanical systems.

This position is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented designer with a deep understanding of SolidWorks modeling best practices, an interest in improving documentation workflows, and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop complex 3D CAD models and large assemblies in SolidWorks, with a focus on sheet metal and weldment design techniques.
• Produce accurate 2D fabrication and inspection drawings using proper GD&T practices.
• Design mounting and enclosure solutions to support electrical components in mechanically driven systems.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and routings within our Epicor MRP system (training provided).
• Prepare clear, thorough work instructions and build documentation to support prototype and production assembly teams.
• Participate in design reviews, incorporating feedback from engineering, manufacturing, and build teams.
• Own document control for CAD-related outputs, including ECNs, drawing revision management, and PDM workflows (SolidWorks PDM).
• Collaborate with purchasing, fabrication vendors, and internal teams to support custom component procurement.
• Support prototype builds by resolving design issues and ensuring accurate and complete documentation is available.
• Assist in the generation of interface control drawings and operations/maintenance manuals as needed.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Initiative: You don’t wait for tasks to be handed to you—you identify what needs to be done and take action.
• Technical Depth: Solid foundation in mechanical design principles and a track record of CAD modeling excellence.
• Team-Oriented: Able to give and receive feedback constructively and collaborate across disciplines.
• Problem Solver: You enjoy digging into technical challenges and iterating creative design solutions.
• Growth Mindset: Always looking to improve your skills, refine your design process, and take on more responsibility over time.

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

California Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at [email protected] .

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (strongly preferred due to ITAR compliance).
• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 0–3 years and strong CAD proficiency.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for large assemblies, sheet metal, and weldments.
• Familiarity with MRP systems (Epicor experience is a plus) and 2D drawing standards including GD&T.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced design environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on understanding of common mechanical fabrication processes.