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Cad Designer

Actalent
Ridge, TN Other
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2025

Job Title: Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Drafter responsible for 2D Drafting and Configuring of Electrical Cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical within an industrial manufacturing facility. The role involves design and drafting of 2D drawings that define various hardware and layouts to support assigned projects. The CAD Designer will coordinate design efforts under the guidance of responsible engineers and engage in diverse design/drafting activities, including preparing installation and assembly drawings, as well as managing CAD data.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with engineers to develop mechanical and physical concepts for structures, systems, and components related to projects.
  • Create detailed 2D drawings of equipment, structures, systems, and components such as mechanical components and piping diagrams.
  • Assist in defining and developing system/component geometric interfaces.
  • Assess models for manufacturability, assembly, and integration considerations.
  • Create and verify manufacturing technical data packs and 2D component drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Ensure components are properly integrated into overall system design to meet functional requirements.
  • Serve as a resource for planning and design of equipment installations and plant engineering.
  • Maintain documentation such as notes, design calculations, drawings, and bill of materials for future reference.
  • Identify and communicate best CAD modeling and drafting practices to team members.
  • Engage vendors in design and manufacturing of systems and components, suggesting design improvements based on DFM and DFA principles.
  • Collaborate in planning and scheduling detailed phases of engineering work.
  • Establish filing guidelines to maintain up-to-date drawings.
  • Maintain system and model compatibility in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and 2D Drafting/Design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Vault.
  • Experience in drafting electrical cabinets, panels, and boxes, including wire routing.
  • P&ID Drafting Experience.
  • Associate’s degree in drafting, CAD, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution, or a High School Diploma with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
  • Plant design experience.

Work Environment

This position is based in an on-site office environment, operating Monday through Friday. The role offers billable holidays and PTO, providing a balanced work-life experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.72 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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