Job Description

Job Location: CTB - BUFFALO, NY 14225,

Position Type: Full-Time,

Salary Range: $48,200.00 - $59,000.00 Salary/year,

Job Category: Engineering, Bring Engineering Concepts to Life Through Precision, Innovation, and Collaboration

At Conax Technologies, we design and manufacture high-performance sealing and sensor solutions that support some of the world's most demanding industrial applications. Our company is growing and we're looking for a detail-oriented CAD Technician who enjoys transforming concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment. If you're skilled in SolidWorks, passionate about drafting and design, and enjoy working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a CAD Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting product development and manufacturing by creating, maintaining, and improving technical drawings and documentation. Responsibilities include:

• Translate engineering, customer, and sales requirements into concept layouts for quotations and proposals.
• Create detailed assembly drawings and component drawings for manufacturing.
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Prepare technical documentation and supporting materials for engineering and production teams.
• Create and maintain documentation within the company knowledge management system.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing to ensure designs meet customer and production requirements.

Qualifications: Physical Demands

This job operates in an office setting and requires occasional walking, with some filing required along with the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing cabinets.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A.S.) in a technical discipline or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably mechanical or electrical.
• Minimum 3 years of proven SolidWorks experience and proficiency.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or DraftSight.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM.
• ERP system experience and BOM management knowledge.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or custom product environments.

What Makes You Successful

We are looking for someone who demonstrates

• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A customer-focused mindset.
• Initiative and resourcefulness when solving design challenges.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork.

Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data.

We are unable to accept candidates needing sponsorship.

Salary ranges for this role are based on the job’s location and may be adjusted according to a candidate’s experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual expertise and contributions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Why Join Conax Technologies?

At Conax, you'll work alongside talented engineers and manufacturing professionals to create products that solve complex customer challenges. Your work will directly support the development and delivery of critical industrial technologies while providing opportunities to expand your technical expertise and grow your career.

If you're ready to take your SolidWorks and drafting expertise to the next level, apply today and become part of a team committed to innovation, precision, and customer success.