CAD Technician

About Astatine

Astatine Limited is a specialised energy company, founded by a highly experienced management team with proven entrepreneurial, commercial, and technical success in their respective careers to date. Astatine develop, design, construct, operate, fund (if required) and maintain multi-technology assets to enable an acceleration toward zero carbon for energy users across multiple sectors.  The key values of our company are collaboration, innovation, urgency, integrity, and excellence. The primary technology used in our projects are solar PV, battery energy storage and heat pumps. This is a huge growth area forecast for the next 20 years, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to upskill in these technologies, their applications and design considerations.

Astatine are continually striving to achieve a high-performance, interdependent, and learning culture and to embrace our company values in our work. We have an external mentor and performance coach who assists us with the development of our culture and offers 1:1 coaching session/s to our staff who wish to avail of it.  We also organise regular culture development workshops which have been a great success.

Our clients are large energy users in the following sectors: Pharma, Cement, Dairy/Agribusiness, Distillery, Food & Beverage.

• Job Title: CAD Technician
• Location: Ireland
• Salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience
• Commission Breakdown: N/A
• Benefits:  22 Days Leave; Death in Service Benefit; Profit Share Scheme; Bonus Scheme
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Full Time Contract
• Working Hours: Full time – Mon to Friday (Hybrid model 3 days in the office)
• Location: Hybrid working model – Work from Astatine’s offices located in Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8 when required, or from client sites as and when required, otherwise work remotely/from home. Option of working from our Dingle office also.

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician to join our engineering and design team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and plans for a range of projects. This role involves working closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure designs are precise, functional, and aligned with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical drawings: create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, and blueprint using CAD software.
• Collaboration: work closely with Engineers, Architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Revisions and modifications: make necessary revisions and drawings based on feedback and project developments.
• Compliance: ensure drawings and designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Documentation: maintain accurate records of all drawings, revisions, and design documentation.
• Project support: assist in the planning and execution of engineering or construction projects by providing accurate and timely drawings.
• Problem solving: identify design discrepancies and propose solutions to optimise the drawing process.
• Quality Control: review and verify dimensions, measurements, and technical details for accuracy before final submission.
• Attention to detail, ability to produce highly accurate and detailed drawings.
• Time Management: ability to work on multiple projects with a tight deadline.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Relevant Experience:

• Project Management – strong ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience as a CAD Technician in an engineering or architectural environment.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit).
• Strong understanding of design principles and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of Standards: Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Experience with 2D and 3D modelling and visualisation software.
• Experience of mechanical drawings (P&ID, equipment layout, pipe route, tie-ins) electrical (SLD, containment drawings, loop diagrams, switchgear) and planning type large scale site layout drawings advantageous.

• Apply:
  • Interested candidates to submit CV and covering letter through the “Apply Now” section on our Careers page.
  • Cover letter/email should briefly describe a little about yourself and why you would like to work with Astatine and should also indicate the earliest start date you are available.