CAD Designer Technician

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Temporary CAD Designer Technician

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Working Arrangement: Office Based

Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Monday to Friday) - Flexible

Required Duties

Support end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of robots and equipment using SolidWorks as instructed

Create 3D modelling of assemblies and components as instructed

Produce 2D drawings derived from 3D models (assembly drawings and detail drawings)

Support design team with documentation and drawing queries

Collaborate with the design team to prioritise design output

Work across teams and with external suppliers to resolve design and production issues

Required Work Experience

Experience creating and maintaining CAD model libraries and drawings (ideally with SolidWorks)

Experience maintaining designs throughout the product life cycle and into manufacture

Strong communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback to inform technical decisions

Experience modelling, simulating, and detailing precision machined components and complex assemblies

The Ideal Candidate Should

Demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills

Be personable and able to work effectively in a team

Offer excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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