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Auto Cad Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About The Role Agility is looking for a dedicated CAD Infrastructure Expert to own, manage, and optimize the organization's Creo, Windchill, and ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent) Key responsibilities ...

Cad Engineer

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$90K/yr

TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD--not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling, complex ...

Description TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD-not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling ...

CAD Modeler

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$150K - $166K/yr

Role Name: CAD Modeler Department: R&D Prototyping Location: San Carlos About 1X We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time ...

CAD Manager Santa Fe Springs, CA · Hybrid or On-Site · Full-Time We're working with a national EPC electrical and energy contractor to fill a CAD Manager role on their team. They split work across ...

CAD Designer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$26.75 - $37/hr

Purpose The CAD Designer role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role also supports project ...

CAD Designer

Whittier, CA · On-site

$27.75 - $38.25/hr

Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD * Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending ...

CAD Designer

Whittier, CA · On-site

$28.50 - $39.50/hr

Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD * Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending ...

The CAD Administrator serves as the primary technical administrator for Configuration and Data ... Must be familiar with installing and maintaining applications on Windows operating systems * Must ...

CAD Engineer As an Astranis CAD Engineer you will design, develop, configure, and maintain spacecraft components and assemblies like bracketry, harnesses, propulsion manifolds, and waveguides. You ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

CAD Designer

Whittier, CA · On-site

$27.75 - $38.25/hr

Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD * Design components to meet manufacturing specifications, including sheet plastic routing, fusion welding, sheet metal bending ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$76K/yr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$76K/yr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

CAD Technician

Bell Gardens, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

The CAD Technician supports the design, development, and production of products from initial concept through prototyping and final manufacturing. This role is responsible for producing accurate ...

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CAD Designer

CA · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

ATA is seeking a CAD designer with a strong interest in designing and supporting fabrication and testing activities for all types of mechanical hardware across a variety of industries, including ...

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in ...

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How much do auto cad operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto cad operator in California is $22.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Cad Operator vs Draftsman?

AspectAuto Cad OperatorDraftsman
CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or certification in AutoCAD or draftingOften requires a diploma or technical certification in drafting or architecture
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, construction companies, manufacturingArchitectural firms, engineering companies, construction
Job FocusCreating detailed 2D/3D drawings using AutoCADPreparing technical drawings and plans, often with more emphasis on design details

Auto Cad Operators and Draftsmen often share similar skills and work environments, focusing on creating technical drawings. While Auto Cad Operators primarily use AutoCAD software to produce drawings, Draftsmen may have broader responsibilities including design input and detailed plan preparation. Both roles are essential in architecture, engineering, and construction industries, with overlapping qualifications and work settings.

Is Auto Cad Operator still in demand?

Auto CAD Operators are still in demand in industries such as architecture, engineering, and construction, where precise technical drawings are essential. Proficiency in AutoCAD software and related skills can improve job prospects, especially in projects requiring detailed design work and technical documentation.

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Infographic showing various Auto Cad Operator job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 66% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,965 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

CAD Administrator

Fremont, CA

Agility Robotics
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

About The Role

Agility is looking for a dedicated CAD Infrastructure Expert to own, manage, and optimize the organization's Creo, Windchill, and ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent) Key responsibilities include maintaining software servers, licenses, and user accounts, as well as driving, publishing, and enforcing standardized CAD modeling hygiene to ensure cross-team usability and accurate historical design records. Additionally, the role is accountable for continuous team coaching and onboarding, managing ECAD/Altium library integrations, maintaining standard Creo templates, and optimizing CAD data flow into ERP and manufacturing systems.

About The Work

  • CAD Infrastructure Management
    • Maintenance - Server upgrades, patches
    • Creation and maintenance of user accounts
    • License management - monitoring and maintaining the appropriate license quantity and mix for the team
  • Own the integration with ECAD
    • Maintain and improve integration with Altium or equivalent
    • Maintain library of parts for PCBAs and Harnesses
  • Windchill 
    • Windchill PDM (lifecycle, data structures, multi-user environment)
    • PDM standards and best practices 
    • Product structures (eBOM / mBOM alignment, options / variants)
    • Develop tools for progress and status reporting
    • Implement and maintain Change management processes (ECR/ECN)
  • Own the integration with ERP/Manufacturing
    • Provide the expertise necessary from the CAD perspective, settings, options, opportunities, limitations, to optimize the integration with ERP/Manufacturing, allowing for efficient data transfer and integrity
  • Continuous Creo/WC/Altium or equivalent ECAD coaching and training
    • Stay informed on the latest features and tools from PTC
    • Keep the team's CAD skills up to date
    • On-board and train new hires
  • CAD standards
    • Drive the development of CAD Standards, resulting in a database that is a maintainable, efficient, and reliable record of the design, owning the process and the outcome.  This applies to both the in-work design and historical releases.  
    • Socialize, train, and implement processes to enforce the standards
    • Own all templates in Creo
    • Create enterprise level templates for all CAD file types
    • Organize and maintain CAD libraries

About You

  • 10-15 years of hands-on experience with Creo/ Windchill, including practical ownership of vault structure, workflows, permissions, metadata, custom properties, revision management, release processes, and user support.
  • Deep expertise in Creo, including advanced parametric part and assembly modeling, large assemblies, top-down design, configurations, manufacturing drawings, and BOM workflows.
  • Experience defining and enforcing MCAD standards, modeling methodologies, templates, drawing practices, and release workflows in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to connect MCAD model structure, data architecture, automation logic, PLM/BOM requirements, and manufacturing deliverables into a reliable end-to-end process.
  • Strong understanding of design-to-manufacturing workflows, including release packages, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, CAD exports, and downstream production readiness.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or technically directing CAD/MCAD engineers, designers, or engineering systems users.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT teams.
  • High learning agility and comfort absorbing complex legacy systems through structured knowledge transfer, then converting that knowledge into scalable standards, documentation, and team practices.
  • Authorization to work in the USA

Bonus Points

  • PTC certified Windchill Admin
  • PLM configuration, customization
  • management of ECAD and MCAD using tools like Altium CoDesigner or similar
  • Netsuite experience
  • 0-12  years of experience in CAD administration, PLM administration, engineering systems, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or field/application engineering.
  • Experience supporting CAD and PLM systems in an engineering environment (Creo andr Windchill preferred).
  • Strong understanding of engineering documentation, design release processes, revision control, and document lifecycle management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, technicians, and manufacturing teams to gather technical information and resolve documentation issues.
  • Experience developing technical documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, templates, standards, or engineering guides.
  • Ability to train and support engineering teams on CAD, PLM, documentation, and release processes.
  • Knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14 drafting standards.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
  • Proactive, process-oriented mindset with a passion for improving engineering workflows and documentation quality.

This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.