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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for inventor part time in the United States is $91,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Part-Time Inventor, you should have a strong background in science or engineering, creative problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of product development fundamentals. Familiarity with CAD software, rapid prototyping tools, and intellectual property processes is often required. Strong self-motivation, adaptability, and effective communication are important soft skills for collaborating with teams or pitching ideas. These skills enable inventors to generate innovative solutions, efficiently develop prototypes, and navigate the challenges of taking new ideas to market.

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An Inventor Part Time job involves developing and prototyping new ideas, products, or solutions on a part-time basis. This role typically includes brainstorming, designing, testing, and refining inventions, often in collaboration with teams or independently. Part-time inventors may work for companies, startups, or as freelancers, balancing innovation with other commitments. The job requires creativity, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of relevant tools or technologies. Some inventors also handle patent applications and market research to bring their ideas to life.

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As a part-time inventor, you may be tasked with developing new product concepts, creating prototypes, and documenting your inventions—all while balancing your schedule with other commitments. A key challenge is managing limited time to pursue ideas, iterate designs, and collaborate with engineers, patent specialists, or marketing teams. You might also need to stay updated on industry trends and patent laws to ensure your ideas are both novel and commercially viable. However, many inventors find that working part-time allows them to pursue innovative projects with greater flexibility and creativity, often leading to unique solutions and valuable networking opportunities.

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CAD Engineering Designer (Part Time)

FuseGlobal

Glendale, AZ

$91.50/hr

Part-time, Contractor

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Title: CAD Engineering Designer
Location: Glendale, AZ
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 11 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: 24 hours per week. Part Time, three days per week 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (hybrid: one or two days on site) ; Willingness to travel to other factory and vendor locations is required, with travel expectations of 10-20%.

About This Role:

The CAD Engineering Designer will utilize AutoCAD 2025 to provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering, focusing on Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. This role includes assisting in the preparation of supporting documents for capital investment proposals in collaboration with factory and Group Engineering teams. The CAD Drafter will need to be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and Autodesk Inventor, enabling the creation of industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details. Additionally, the CAD Drafter will prepare specifications to meet comprehensive design responsibilities and may work with BIM360 and AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC). The ability to assemble bid packages following AIA specifications and execute small projects is essential.


What You'll Do:

  • Ensure that factory key drawings are kept up-to-date and properly archived at the factory or site.
  • Support the factory engineers and operations teams in establishing layouts and flow sheets during the conceptual and basic design phases of projects related to new products, new process lines, and line improvement projects.
  • Support various large print requests for factory events, VIP visits, etc.
  • Propose and define different alternatives to support the Early Management principles.
  • Support engineers or other factory functions with technical concepts and basic design for operational projects, including machine or tooling design using AutoDesk Inventor to support Early Management principles.
  • Update and coordinate technical guidelines and specifications related to drawings.
  • Maintain and ensure standards for engineering drawings are consistently applied in the factory in accordance with Group Engineering drawing standards.
  • Own the organization of Engineering Drawing and manuals in both paper and electronic format. Support project turnover from Engineers to ensure manuals and drawings are properly archived for Engineering and Maintenance activities. Digitize drawings as necessary.
  • Provide training to factory engineers or any third-party contractors engaged in the preparation of factory project or operational drawings.
  • Manage small building improvement/upgrade projects with contractor supervision.
  • Support the Engineering Department with SAP and NIMT Administration.
  • Must be willing to travel to other factories and vendor sites as required to support resident factory project requirements.

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required, college degree in a related field, preferred.
  • Professional certification in industrial design/drafting, specifically using AutoCAD, preferred.
  • Technically competent and highly proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D to help support Early Management principles.
  • 4 - 6 years of experience in industrial design, preferred.
  • Work experience in a TPM environment is preferred.
  • AutoDesk Inventor or AutoCAD factory design suite experience is a plus.

Bonus Points:

  • Familiarity with applicable hygiene details for food plant design.
  • Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, in terms of layout, code requirements and specifications.
  • Familiarity with multiple engineering discipline coordination, planning and execution.
  • Strong drafting and documentation skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as cross-functionally across divisions.
  • Work sequence-planning skills.
  • Work within multiple teams.
  • Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
  • Good conceptual and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based programs.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Up to $91.50 per hour + Overtime
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance

About FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!
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