CAD Engineer

The CAD Engineer works within the design team, supporting the Regional Design Engineers to ensure projects meet both our clients security standards and Northlands design standards. Creating design packages under the guidance of the Design Engineers including floor plans with equipment layouts, device elevations, riser diagrams and point to point wiring diagrams.

The CAD Engineer works primarily within the design team regularly communicating with Regional Design Engineers and Design Engineers. The global design canter provides support to three regions in AMER, APAC and EMEA with a three-shift pattern covering the local time zones. The goal is a comprehensive security design that is the basis for a security project scope.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate design packages that include plans, BOM’s, single line diagrams, elevations, and device details
• Maintain client security standards and Northland drawing standards in all delivered work
• Regularly update Regional Design Engineers on any issues on design request requirements and client standards
• Self-checking for Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the produced design content and presentation before submission for final approval
• Self-manage work load of assigned drawing requests to meet design log and project deadlines.
• Provide clear, concise communications in a timely manner at all stages of a design request to the assigned Regional Design Engineer
• Maintain the design log, client portfolios and client share point sites with up to date design information
• Complete accurate time sheets, allocating only time spent on request to live projects for any work completed

Qualifications

• Design and coordination experience working with multi region teams
• Basic electrical or electronic knowledge and able to read and understand circuit diagrams
• Proficient in 2D use of AutoCAD 2018 or later

Skills

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated and directed

Required Education/Experience

• Professional Certificate, NiTec Diploma or Graduate in electrical or electronic engineering

Direct Reports

This position holds no formal supervisory authority, is responsible for reporting insights to colleagues and management.

Work Environment

This position is office based, flexible working may be considered at the discretion and approval of management

Expected Hours

This is a full-time position, 40 hours a work week, the below shift times are in place on a monthly rotating basis.

Shift 1: 08:30 – 17:30 Shift 2: 14:30 – 23:30 Shift 3: 21:30 – 06:30

Travel

This position may require travel on occasion up to 20% of the time for training and some job duties.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the country of employment.

Other Responsibilities

This job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.