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Computer Aided Design Apprentice Jobs in Carnegie, PA

Drafting Intern

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

Experience in AutoCAD, CAD Worx, and/or Inventor preferred * Experience in Microsoft applications * Knowledge of ANSI drawing standards preferred * Knowledge of detailed equipment design preferred

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and experience in MicroStation (preferred) * As an Apprentice Technician or equivalent, must have demonstrated satisfactory performance, interest and responsibility in ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

$149K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$149K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$130K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$130K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$149K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

$130K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$149K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$130K - $164K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create CAD and all documentation required for its development, build, and testing. Be detail-oriented and demonstrate a sense of pride in your work. What you'll do * Design and develop mechanical ...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Composites

West Mifflin, PA

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Managing engineering deliverables, design reviews, change requests, CAD quality, and BOMs while ensuring project milestones and customer requirements are met. All about you We value passion and ...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Composites

West Mifflin, PA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Managing engineering deliverables, design reviews, change requests, CAD quality, and BOMs while ensuring project milestones and customer requirements are met. All about you We value passion and ...

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How much do computer aided design apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for computer aided design apprentice in Carnegie, PA is $21.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Computer Aided Design Apprentice vs CAD Technician?

AspectComputer Aided Design ApprenticeCAD Technician
CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recently completed relevant training or certification programsOften holds a diploma or associate degree in CAD, drafting, or related fields
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised training environment, often in educational or internship settingsProfessional office setting, working on real projects under supervision or independently
Industry UsageUsed as a training role to develop skills for future CAD careersEstablished role in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing firms

The main difference between a Computer Aided Design Apprentice and a CAD Technician is experience and responsibility. Apprentices are in training, gaining foundational skills, while CAD Technicians are experienced professionals working on actual projects. Apprentices often work under supervision, whereas CAD Technicians operate more independently, contributing directly to project deliverables.

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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer ID: 71420314 Department: Rail Hydraulics Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Description

The mechanical design engineer performs duties related to the creation of CAD solid models, layout and detail design of customized material handling equipment (in-floor lift systems, portable jack systems and other similar equipment for example) including part and assembly design, creation and documentation in support of assigned design production projects. Creates detail design drawings, performs basic design calculations for part and component sizing and conformance to requirements. Works as part of a product design team whose goal is to realize the design of the equipment to meet defined performance requirements.

Under General Direction:

Create CAD solid models of component parts and assemblies used to realize the overall design of equipment machinery to meet performance and design requirements.

Design weldments with supporting calculations to meet the strength and performance requirements for the product, part or assembly, confirming its ability to meet performance requirements.

Creates dimensional detail design drawings with bill of materials to facilitate the manufacture of the parts, assemblies, and overall equipment.

Integrates vendor supplied (OEM) components and assemblies (including company specified and purchased electrical components) into the design of the overall equipment.

Creates layouts of the equipment, components and assemblies to confirm conformance with define design and determine envelope constraints.

Assesses and reports on progress of assigned tasks to management and assigned project managers.

Supports the technical troubleshooting and issue resolution as it relates to the design of a part, assembly or overall product.

Review and check detail drawings and solid models created by other design team members in support of assigned projects for completeness and conformance to design standards and requirements.

Supports overall company performance goals.

Reports to: The designated product equipment group supervisor or manager.

Uses: Solidworks 3D CAD, Autocad/Draftsight 2-D CAD application, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree including BSME, BSMET.

2-5 years of professional design experience. Focus in machinery, mechanical or structural design preferred.

A demonstrated working knowledge of and experience with Solidworks 3D CAD application.

Ability to read, understand and interpret machine and structural detail design and arrangement drawings.

Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical prints.

Experience in large industrial equipment industry preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preference for a working knowledge of the design of weldments.

Have a working knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and other functional areas of the company.

Ability to travel as needed.

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) at customer sites and Whiting facilities.

Performs other duties as assigned. Work with equipment designers and engineers to support assigned projects. Participates in company continuous improvement activities, research and development. Must follow all safety rules and procedures and maintain a professional attitude working with customer and other company team members.
Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 yearly based on experience, education, skills and qualifications.
Benefits:
401K
401K Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off 
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement 
Flexible Working Arrangement
We are committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status

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Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer.

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  • Products
    • Overhead Cranes
    • Railcar Maintenance Equipment for Freight and Transit Railroads
    • Hydraulic Railcar Maintenance Equipment
    • Engineered Material Handling Products
    • TrackRunner Robot
  • Industries
    • Automotive & Stamping
    • Fossil Fuel Plants
    • Foundries and Hot Metal Handling
    • Freight & Heavy Railroads
    • Hydro-Electric Plants
    • Metal Service Centers
    • Nuclear Power Generating
    • Pulp and Paper Industry
    • Refuse
    • Steel Mills
    • Transit Railroads
  • Applications
    • Overhead Crane Applications
    • Railroad Maintenance Applications
    • Nuclear & Power Plant Applications
  • Whiting Services
    • Services Branch Locations
    • Overhead Crane Services
    • Associations and Certifications
  • Whiting Nuclear
    • Overhead Cranes
    • Overhead Crane Services
    • Parts for Nuclear Facilities
  • Parts
    • OEM Replacement Parts
    • Parts for Nuclear Facilities
    • Conco Crane Parts
    • Why Choose Whiting OEM Parts?
  • Info Center
    • About Whiting
    • Contact Us
    • News / Articles / Case Studies
    • Literature
    • Industry Links
  • Literatura Espanol