Technical Illustrator / CAD Designer

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Responsibilities Create detailed technical illustrations, exploded views, assembly sequences, and callout graphics. Develop and maintain work instructions usable on the shop floor, and produce installation guides and assembly procedures from 3D models. Use SolidWorks Composer (or equivalent) for technical illustrations. Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings, generating drawings with proper GD&T and BOMs. Support prototype builds and documentation, and develop drawings reflecting CNC machining, lathe work, and fabrication. Incorporate tooling access, datum structure, and finishes into drawings, and collaborate with machinists and technicians on machined and pressure-containing hardware documentation. Document CNC milling, turning, and lathe processes, and define finishes, coatings, and heat treatments. Create documentation for sheet metal and welding, and support pressure vessel fabrication and testing (hydro, leak). Align documentation with inspection and tolerance

requirements. Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and review and revise drawings for compliance. Document deviations and corrective actions, and support pressure vessel documentation in accordance with ASME Section VIII. You Will Be Successful in This Role If You take pride in visual clarity and produce illustrations and documentation that engineers, machinists, and technicians can actually use. You bring strong GD&T fluency to your work, treating ASME Y14.5 as a functional engineering language rather than a notation exercise. You understand how parts are actually made, inspected, and assembled, and your documentation reflects shop-floor reality. You move fluidly between CAD modeling and illustration workflows, choosing the right tool for each output. You collaborate effectively with engineers, machinists, and technicians to capture the intent and detail of complex assemblies. You hold a high bar for accuracy and traceability, ensuring drawings and revisions are clean, compliant, and current. Basic

Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field. 3–5 years of experience in CAD and technical illustration. Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent. Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5. Experience with PDM and PLM systems. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Understanding of CNC machining and lathe operations. Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication. Experience with coatings and finishes. Exposure to pressure vessel systems. Preferred Skills and Experience SolidWorks Composer experience. Aerospace or energy industry background. Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Direct experience working with machine shops and understanding CNC workflows and machinability. Experience documenting weldments or pressure systems. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Salary $95,000 — $130,000 USD

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