About the Role
The CAD Designer will bridge the gap between initial structural concepts and production-ready engineering releases. This role focuses on CAD execution, assembly management, and technical documentation for the company's core offshore energy generation technology, ensuring designs are ready for fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain expert-level 3D CAD component models and large-scale mechanical assemblies within Siemens NX.
- Lead the creation of complex fabrication and assembly drawings with high technical rigor.
- Own detailed documentation and drafting for large-scale, safety-critical welded steel structures.
- Integrate design data within Siemens Teamcenter PLM to support manufacturing accuracy.
- Partner with structural analysts, manufacturing teams, and shop floor technicians to optimize designs for manufacturability.
- Drive engineering releases and maintain configuration discipline.
- Establish and maintain drawing and modeling standards, templates, and common details.
Requirements
- Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or 5+ years of relevant professional CAD experience in a complex industry.
- Strong professional experience in 3D CAD modeling and drafting.
- Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME Y14.100.
- Proven track record in design detailing and documentation of metallic structures, load paths, and large-scale welded assemblies.
- High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
Skills
- Siemens NX
- Siemens Teamcenter PLM
- ASME Y14.100
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Tolerance stack-up analysis
- Marine/offshore engineering fundamentals
- Corrosion-conscious detailing
- AWS D1.1
- DNV
- ABS
- ASME BPVC
- Weld symbol application
Location
- Portland, Oregon
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 – $140,000
Benefits
- Equity in the company
- Flexible paid time off
- 100% company-paid gold level PPO health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents
- 100% company-paid dental insurance for employees, partners, and dependents
- 100% company-paid vision insurance for employees, partners, and dependents
- 100% company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) contribution
- Health FSA
- Dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance
About the Company
- Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company operating as a public benefit corporation.
- Focused on developing technologies to unlock the energy potential of oceans for sustainable energy applications.
- Backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.
