What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter position at Niron Magnetics, Inc.?
Niron Magnetics is scaling the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.
Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join us.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD Drafter to join our engineering team. This role will support our Finishing, Tooling, and Compaction teams by creating and maintaining accurate technical drawings for tools, finished parts, and part assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in drafting principles, experience with SolidWorks and Fusion/AutoCAD, and the ability to interpret and produce precise engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with tooling, compaction, and finishing teams to develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, model files suitable for fabrication, customer review and internal process use.
- Draft and revise technical model & drawings for tools, components, assemblies, and finished parts.
- Design fixturing and tooling solutions to hold parts securely during machining, assembly, and finishing operations.
- Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions to create accurate representations.
- Ensure drawings comply with company standards and industry best practices.
- Maintain organized drawing files and documentation for easy retrieval and revision tracking.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and design improvements.
- Support engineering change processes and update drawings accordingly.
- Perform basic FEA or mapping to validate structural integrity and optimize designs (preferred but not required).
What we are looking for
- Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in CAD drafting, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion, AutoCAD and/or similar CAD software.
- Strong understanding of technical drawing standards, tolerances, and dimensioning.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex engineering drawings and specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)
Nice to have
- Ideal candidate would also design fixturing and tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes and may assist with basic finite element analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
- Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to tooling, compaction, machining operations, fixturing, finishing assemblies, and packaging.
- Knowledge of CAM software or CNC programming is a plus, but training will be provided.
Our pay and benefits
- Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental healthcare
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment