CAD Specialist - Symbotic

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

We are looking for a CAD Specialist to join our Engineering Services team within our Hardware organization. Your job will be supporting CAD users from a variety of engineering. You will also be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and managing multiple CAD applications, and PDM/PLM systems.

What we do

The Engineering Services team is part of the Hardware Org which is responsible for Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering of the Symbot and the Structure, System Layout, and Electrical Distribution Systems.

What you’ll do

• Administer all CAD applications to ensure their trouble-free operation by CAD users.
• Establish good working relationships with CAD users and provide technical support for these users.
• Develop, educate and encourage CAD standards usage regarding layering, dimensioning, GD&T, text annotations, and best practices of CAD models & drawings.
• Formulate and conduct training sessions and create content for propagating CAD knowledge throughout the organization.
• Analyze current CAD application usage and plan for growth or increases in software licensing and network capacity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and 3rd party PDM Administrator to manage Symbotic’s SolidWorks implementation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and others to manage Teamcenter, Autodesk, and OrCAD products.
• Train users regarding the submission and disposition of Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECRs/ECOs) and BOM creation.
• Encourage strong modeling and drafting skills, understand and teach accepted drafting standards, demonstrate competence in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Reconfigure 3rd party models as needed for system optimization.
• Organize and maintain Symbotic’s CAD parts library, including commercial parts.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related degree.
• 2+ years of experience as a CAD Administrator in a professional setting.
• Proven experience in overseeing the installation, implementation, and utilization of CAD software. Admin experience in the following is a plus: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, OrCAD, AutoCAD Electrical.
• Full familiarity with engineering document control processes, including BOMs, ECR/ECO
• PDM/PLM Admin experience, including item workflows, attributes, and database knowledge. Teamcenter & SAP experience is a plus.

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be Job Type Regular.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit

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