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Agility Robotics

CAD Administrator

Fremont, CA · On-site +1

About The Work * CAD Infrastructure Management * Maintenance - Server upgrades, patches * Creation and maintenance of user accounts * License management - monitoring and maintaining the appropriate ...

Gnostech LLC

Drafter/CAD Operator II

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$26.92 - $29.33/hr

Hybrid or remote work is not authorized Job Title * Drafter/CAD Operator II Salary * $26.92-$29.33 ... Ability to manage multiple drafting tasks in a deadline-driven environment. * Understanding of BIM ...

Mythic

EDA / CAD Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

$150K - $260K/yr

Manage several repositories of PDKs, IPs, and multiple tools from multiple vendors * Advise design ... Remote computing support experience (ETX) * Experience supporting engineering across multiple ...

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General Atomics

CAD Designer - Propulsion

Poway, CA · On-site +1

$27.50 - $38/hr

We want to employ a Designer with experience in 3-D CAD modeling and drafting for turbine and ... Understanding of military standards, specifications, and configuration management. * Detailed ...

Atomic Machines

Generative AI CAD Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site +1

$210K - $260K/yr

About this role As a Generative AI CAD Engineer, you can shape our CAD/automation workflows by developing generative and programmatic CAD pipelines that transform design specifications into ...

Zoo

CAD Graphics Engine Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

We are headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with both a local and remote team. We were founded and ... Our CAD Engine is GPU optimized and creates boundary representations versus meshes, so the ideal ...

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What is a remote CAD manager?

A Remote CAD Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing computer-aided design (CAD) operations, workflows, and teams from a remote location. They manage CAD standards, ensure quality control, support team members, and coordinate projects using digital collaboration tools. Remote CAD Managers often provide training, resolve technical issues, and implement best practices to maintain efficiency and consistency across design projects. This role is crucial in industries like architecture, engineering, and manufacturing, where CAD software is essential for creating technical drawings and models.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote CAD manager?

To thrive as a Remote CAD Manager, you need expertise in CAD software (such as AutoCAD or Revit), a strong background in engineering or architecture, and proven experience in project management. Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools, CAD standards, and often certifications like Autodesk Certified Professional are typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help coordinate distributed teams and ensure project consistency. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate designs, maintaining workflow efficiency, and ensuring seamless teamwork in a remote environment.

How does a remote CAD manager coordinate with distributed design teams and ensure project consistency?

A Remote CAD Manager typically relies on cloud-based collaboration tools and standardized workflows to oversee distributed teams. Regular virtual meetings, shared project documentation, and clear CAD standards help maintain consistency across all deliverables. The manager also conducts periodic audits and offers technical support to address issues promptly, ensuring that team members stay aligned regardless of location. This remote setup fosters flexibility while still upholding quality and project timelines.

What is the difference between Remote Cad Manager vs Remote CAD Technician?

AspectRemote Cad ManagerRemote CAD Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; CAD certifications often preferredAssociate's or Bachelor's in related field; CAD certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentOversees CAD projects, manages teams, coordinates with clients remotelyPerforms CAD drafting and design tasks remotely under supervision
Industry UsageArchitecture, engineering, construction firmsArchitectural firms, engineering companies, manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in CADTechnical CAD work and skills

The Remote Cad Manager primarily oversees CAD projects and manages teams, requiring leadership skills and project management experience. In contrast, the Remote CAD Technician focuses on executing CAD drawings and designs, emphasizing technical proficiency. Both roles often require similar certifications but differ in responsibilities and scope within the industry.

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CAD Administrator

Agility Robotics

Fremont, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize Creo, Windchill, and ECAD tools, including maintaining software servers, licenses, user accounts, and library integrations.

  • Develop, enforce, and maintain CAD standards, templates, and libraries to ensure data consistency, usability, and accurate historical records.

  • Provide ongoing coaching, training, and support to CAD users, including onboarding new hires and staying updated on CAD tools and features.

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers-tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
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.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$159,000-$206,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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