Space Age Electronics, Inc.Job Description
**Job Title: **CAD Project Designer
**Department: **Customer Operations
**Reports To: **Manager of Customer Experience
Position Summary
The CAD Project Designer serves as the primary technical resource for advanced CAD design, system applications, and customer-specific technical solutions. This position supports Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Operations by developing technical drawings, system layouts, wiring documentation, and application-specific designs. The role works directly with customers and internal teams to ensure solutions are technically accurate, manufacturable, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with customer requirements.
Primary
ResponsibilitiesTechnical Design & System Support
- Develop advanced CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, enclosure layouts, panel graphics, and fabrication documentation.
- Support technical design for PanelVu, Smoke Control, Graphic Annunciators, Prefab, Shield, and future product lines.
- Review designs for manufacturability, code compliance, and adherence to company standards.
- Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation.
Technical Customer Support
- Provide advanced technical support to customers, Sales, Customer Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Assist with system applications, product selection, and custom solution development.
- Participate in customer meetings to provide technical guidance and design recommendations.
- Support troubleshooting of technical product and application issues.
Project Support
- Support customer projects by developing and reviewing technical documentation and system designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements are understood and accurately implemented.
- Verify designs meet customer specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.
- Assist in resolving technical issues during quoting, production, installation, and commissioning.
Technical Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain drawing standards, templates, and technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve design consistency, documentation, and engineering workflows.
- Support implementation of new products, technical resources, and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Knowledge of technical drawings and system design principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting internal and external customers.
- Experience in fire alarm, life safety, or low-voltage systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of UL standards and NFPA codes.
- Experience with Epicor ERP or similar ERP system.
- Manufacturing or product design experience.
You should be proficient in:
- Project Management
- CAD Software
- Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Relay Testing
- SCADA Experience
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- CAD/CAM Software
Machines & technologies you'll use: