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Position: Mechanical CAD Drafter (Contract)
Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract (3–6 months, potential for extension)
Overview
We are partnering with an innovative, fast-growing organization to support their mechanical engineering team with additional CAD drafting resources.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work closely with engineers in a collaborative, startup-style environment focused on hardware development and intelligent automation.
This role is well suited for early-career professionals, including recent graduates, who are technically strong and proficient with modern CAD tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and revise detailed mechanical part and assembly drawings
- Translate 3D models into accurate, manufacturing-ready 2D documentation
- Support hardware development projects through clean, well-structured CAD deliverables
- Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineering team members
- Ensure drawings align with GD&T and manufacturing standards
- Provide CAD models to support simulation and analysis workflows
Qualifications
- 1 year of mechanical drafting experience, or strong internship/co-op/project experience
- Proficiency with SolidWorks; experience with Onshape is a plus
- Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS) preferred
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of manufacturing best practices
- Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Clear communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Why This Role
- Work in a highly collaborative, supportive startup-style environment
- Gain hands-on experience supporting real-world hardware and product development
- Opportunity to build practical CAD and documentation experience alongside experienced engineers
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and fast-moving development cycle
Our client is ready to hire! If you're interested in hearing more about the opportunity, apply here today!
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