Malibu Electronics CAD Technician

Summary.

The Engineering CAD Technician is responsible for redrawing, maintaining, revising, and updating production and prototype harness CAD drawings. Additionally, the role involves managing associated Excel databases, to support Malibu Electronics' engineering and manufacturing operations. This role involves converting existing designs into various formats while ensuring precision and consistency across all technical documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Prioritize safety in all activities, ensuring it is consistently demonstrated across the team.
• Take primary responsibility for redrawing and preparing CAD models, to-from databases, and label databases for new and updated wiring harness assemblies. This includes working closely with Product Development teams across Malibu brands (Malibu, Axis, Monsoon Engines, Malibu Trailers, Cobalt Boats, Maverick Boats, and Pursuit Boats) to ensure all models and documentation are accurate and align with engineering specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Development teams across Malibu brands (Malibu, Axis, Monsoon Engines, Malibu Trailers, Cobalt Boats, Maverick Boats, and Pursuit Boats) to redraw and prepare CAD models for new and updated wiring harness assemblies, following engineering specifications and information provided by Malibu’s engineering teams.
• Gain hands-on knowledge through on-site training on how to assemble prototype or sample harnesses using standard or alternative wire processing methods, including automated and manual wire cutting, crimping, splicing, etc.
• Address service requests to improve or modify harness components, wires, label files, and other engineering elements for development and daily operations.
• Analyze information provided by teammates or customers, identifying solutions to technical challenges.
• Identify areas for improvement through regular audits and reviews, recommending and implementing solutions to address defects or inefficiencies.
• Stay current with all necessary training, qualifications, and updates to effectively perform in the role.
• Collaborate daily with production teams to ensure CAD-related needs are met and maintained.
• Perform self-checks to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards, including fits and stack-ups.

• Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, with a minimum of three years of experience in preparing CAD drawings in a professional environment.
• Experience in Solidworks and AutoCAD required
• Knowledge of basic computer software (Office 365, MS Excel) required

Language Skills: 

• English required. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing customer requests effectively.

Mathematical Skills: 

• Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to diagnosis and solve problems
• Ability to solve practical problems and come up with reasonable solution
• Able to interpret instructions in written and schedule form

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to read a multimeter to measure voltage, continuity, and other electrical measurements
• Ability to read a tape measure/ruler in inches, to include increments of 1/16 inch and/or millimeters, to include increments of 1mm.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic mechanical and electrical drawings

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits 7 hours
2. Stands 2 hours
3. Walks 1 hours
4. Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs)      Frequently: 25 (lbs)       Occasionally: 40 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:

1. Simple Grasping: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
2. Pushing/Pulling: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
3. Fine Manipulation: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:

1. Right: Frequent             Left: Frequent

Employee is required to perform these activities:

1. Bending At Waist: Frequent
2. Squatting: Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Frequent
4. Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Closed toed shoes required when on production floor.
• Safety glasses required while in production areas
• Typical  10-hour work days, occasional overtime required.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions