CAD Engineering Technician

Avionyx S.A. is a software engineering services company based in Heredia, Costa Rica, fully owned by Joby Aviation in Santa Cruz, CA. As an AS-9100D company and in business since 1989, Avionyx provides expert, high-quality, full-lifecycle avionics software and hardware engineering services for eVTOL/UAM, rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft, complying with the most rigorous software engineering standards in the world.

The CAD Engineering Technician creates engineering drawings using CAD software for complex parts and assemblies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including the areas of design, manufacturing, tooling, and quality.

• Assist hardware engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other engineering teams by providing CAD drafting support to create/revise drawings for new/legacy custom parts, and by reviewing dimensions and tolerances on drawings to ensure their suitability for the intended production process.
• Create part models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using current ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning, and Tolerancing standard.
• Work with various teams to identify drafting support needs and schedule workload based on priorities set by management.
• Support model reviews to ensure that parts can be manufactured efficiently and in compliance with internal requirements
• Assist in lifecycle changes and production release of drawings via PLM.
• Process engineering change orders and lead the implementation process.
• Provide support for manufacturing issues via drawing changes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, tooling, and quality.
• Support the Engineering Design Services Department with administrative tasks.

 

• Technician Degree: Precision Mechanics, CAD Drafting, or related field.
• 1+ years of related experience working as a Drafter directly or handling drafting in CAD related roles.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings.
• High level of competency with drafting standards.

 

• Experience with PLM CAD data management.
• Experience working with Catia V5 or Catia V6, and Enovia.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication processes.
• Experience working in a similar industry.
• Engineering drawing practices using American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.100 and Y14.24.
• Spanish (written and spoken)
• English: B1/C1 in the Common European Framework

• Stay fresh with our Flexible Schedule
• Get a mid-year bonus!
• Stay at home with our Telecommuting Options
• Lunch is on us when you are at the office.
• Step up your English with paid classes!
• Get Training/Tuition subsidies for online learning.
• Stay connected with our Internet Subsidy
• The Gym Subsidy should keep you fit and relaxed!
• Go places with our Travel Opportunities across the US!!
• Stay healthy with our Medical Health Plan
• Spend more time with your loved ones with our Additional Personal Time Off (increased by seniority)