Panthalassa

Panthalassa

CAD Designer

Portland, OR · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$140kDetected 43 days ago
Node.jsAWSSiemens NXGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringResearchCollaborationRenewable EnergyTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • We are seeking a CAD Designer to bridge the gap between initial structural concepts and production-ready engineering releases.
  • We are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.
  • We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet.

Responsibilities

  • NX Modeling & Assembly: Develop and maintain expert-level 3D CAD component models and large-scale mechanical assemblies within Siemens NX.
  • Drawing & Detailing: Lead the creation of complex fabrication and assembly drawings, ensuring absolute clarity, accuracy, and technical rigor.
  • Structural Documentation: Personally own the detailed documentation and drafting for large-scale, safety-critical welded steel structures and subassemblies.
  • PLM & Lifecycle Management: Integrate all design data tightly within Siemens Teamcenter PLM to support manufacturing accuracy and streamlined engineering release processes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with structural analysts, manufacturing teams, and shop floor technicians to optimize designs for manufacturability and marine service.
  • Release Ownership: Drive clean engineering releases (ECR/ECO or equivalent), maintain configuration discipline, and keep definition aligned with what's being built.
  • Standards & Libraries: Help establish and maintain drawing/modeling standards, templates, and common details so the next release is faster and more consistent than the last.
  • Develop and maintain expert-level 3D CAD component models and large-scale mechanical assemblies within Siemens NX.
  • Personally own the detailed documentation and drafting for large-scale, safety-critical welded steel structures and subassemblies.
  • Integrate all design data tightly within Siemens Teamcenter PLM to support manufacturing accuracy and streamlined engineering release processes.

Requirements

  • CAD Expertise: Strong professional experience in 3D CAD modeling and drafting
  • Technical Standards: Knowledge of relevant engineering standards such as ASME Y14.100.
  • Professional Mindset: High attention to detail with a meticulous approach to technical documentation, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
  • Ability to apply understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure components are practical and buildable.
  • Familiarity with marine/offshore engineering fundamentals or corrosion-conscious detailing for seawater service.
  • Experience releasing welded fabrication packages that include weld symbols, inspection callouts, and clear acceptance criteria.
  • Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or 5+ years relevant professional CAD experience in a similarly complex industry
  • Knowledge of relevant engineering standards such as ASME Y14.100.

Skills

  • Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company operating as a public benefit corporation.

Compensation

  • Cash compensation of $90,000 - $140,000.
  • Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
  • Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Benefits

  • Equity in the company.
  • We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
  • A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)

Company info

  • We are committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans.
  • Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.
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