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CAD Technician II
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)
Department: Tissue Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. (ET) Monday Friday, 5% Travel
Classification: Clinical
LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.
LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.
How you will contribute to LifeNet Healths success:
The CAD Technician II operates Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer system including creating, updating, and modifying engineering models and drawings to support Operations and Process Engineering. Provides support to Engineering department as required for research, new product development projects, or process improvements in compliance with LifeNet Health (LNH), Quality Systems (QS)/Regulatory Affairs (RA) standards and organization procedures. Helps to maintain the intellectual property of LifeNet Health through regular maintenance of data vaults.
What youll do:
- Model and Prototype: Participates in brainstorming and prototyping efforts to address design challenges. Create models from written instruction, sketches, drawings, CAD files or verbal direction from engineers and management. Organizes hands-on construction and testing of prototypes including coordinating with outside vendors and internal stakeholders. Complies with LifeNet Health intellectual property handbook for information, designs, and testing.
- Design: Produces SolidWorks designs, assemblies, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) to meet engineering needs for fixtures, gauges, tooling, and equipment. Routes drawings for review.
- Record Maintenance: Manipulates basic CAD files. Maintains design and development of records in accordance with LNH Change Control including management of the Product Data Management (PDM) vault, Sterile Processing-Production Support (PSD) database, and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) database.
- Support: Supports sourcing, fabrication, and assembly of production level designs through internal and external suppliers. Supports the engineering department with any testing and documentation support.
- Technical Expertise: Leads or supports resolution of equipment related issues resulting from equipment obsolescence, supply shortages, maintenance/reliability concerns, ergonomic challenges and performance/quality investigations. Maintains basic knowledge of manufacturing technologies related to the fabrication of metals and plastics to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
What youll bring (Minimum Requirements):
- High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of work experience involving use of CAD software OR
- An Associates degree or relative vocational training equivalent and three (3) years of work experience involving use of CAD software.
Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in CAD, Technical, Engineering or a related
- Five (5) years of design experience in engineering/design development or manufacturing environment; experience with SolidWorks.
- CSWE or Advanced Modeling experience with SolidWorks - Certified SolidWorks Expert certification or similar experience in advanced modeling tools.
- GD&T - Good Dimension and Tolerance per ASME Y14.5.
- 3D printing experience - Knowledge of 3D printing and other prototyping methodologies.
- CNC programming experience - Experience with G-Code is preferred. Familiar with Machinist Handbook guidance.
These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):
- CAD Skills: Proficient in model development including assembly and BOM, configuration management, property analysis, dimensioning and interference.
- Drafting Skills: Knowledgeable of drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques
- Prototyping and Testing: Knowledgeable of prototyping methods such as 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Able to facilitate design iteration through prototype testing.
- Machining and Fabrication: Familiar with various raw material properties for plastics and stainless steels as well as manufacturing processes including WEDM, CNC Machining, Turning, Plastic Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Plating.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
- Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Time Management: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
- Project Management: Able to manage individual activities to meet deadlines
- Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles to develop process and product solutions
- Data Analysis: Uses mathematics and engineering principles to solve problems
Why work at LifeNet Health?
We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find another company with a culture as strong as ours.
- 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Corporate sponsored events for employees
- Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- 18 vacation days
- 9 sick days
- 7 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
- Dedicated and passionate co-workers
Salary: $24.16 to $32.21/ hour
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $24.16 hourly (entry-level qualifications) to $32.21 hourly (experienced in this role).
* Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidates knowledge and relevant experience.
This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the at will relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.
LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
