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CAD Designer – AutoCAD to SolidWorks Replications

Post Date

Mar 31, 2026

Location

Niskayuna,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12309
US
Jun 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Designer

Req #

ATL-2e638b31-9317-4b2b-9673-ec379f0e847f

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Role Purpose
Provide execution-focused CAD support by translating, cleaning up, and modularizing existing CAD designs under the guidance of senior factory design engineers.
Ideal for a CAD professional who enjoys deep focus work and wants exposure to large-scale manufacturing and factory design.
Key Responsibilities
• Translate CAD files between AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Break large assemblies into modules and subcomponents
• Maintain accurate and well-organized CAD models and drawings
• Support revisions, updates, and clean-up of CAD data
• Execute detailed CAD tasks required for factory planning and fabrication

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Required Skills & Experience

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle repetitive, precision-based CAD work

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Nice to Have
• Exposure to sheet metal, plant design, or manufacturing environments
• Interest in growing into factory or manufacturing design roles

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.