CAD Designer I

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CAD Designer I. Are you motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented? Do you enjoy bringing products from concept to design through fabrication? The position of CAD Designer I is the first full-time step in our design career path. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, good visual skills, and an eagerness to learn fixture and tooling design for the Electronics Assembly industry, this opportunity offers a solid foundation for long-term advancement. 

This position is on-site (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship. AutoCAD proficiency test required in the interview process. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate 2D drawings in AutoCAD. 
• Support the creation of simple fixtures and tooling designs under supervision. 
• Interpret engineering notes with guidance from senior designers. 
• Release drawings for customer review and approval. 
• Maintain CAD block libraries as needed and ensure compliance with established design standards. 
• Support Production with basic drawing or documentation-related questions. 
• Follow established file-system workflows for organizing and updating design data. 
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills:

• Drafting technology knowledge with proficiency in AutoCAD. 
• General mechanical aptitude. • Ability to visualize simple concepts from 2D to 3D. 
• Basic understanding of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) data preferred. 
• Strong computer and file-system proficiency. 
• Willingness to learn ASME print reading and GD&T fundamentals.

Personal Qualifications:

• Self-Starter / Self-Motivated. 
• Detail oriented and quality focused – “Do it right the first time.” 
• Positive attitude and team player. 
• Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations. 
• Honest with good integrity. 
• Reliable, dependable, and flexible in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• May sit for long periods of time – desk & meetings. 
• Will occasionally walk to Production, where noise level can be low to moderate. 
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. 
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Compensation/Benefits: 

• $18 to $24 per hour DOE 
• Medical / Dental / Vision 
• 401k with company match up to 4% 
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement 
• Life Insurance 
• Paid time off / paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.