CAD Product Designer – Brackenfell
- Brackenfell, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Gr 12 with relevant tertiary qualifications
- Proven experience in any CAD software, with SolidWorks experience advantageous
- A practical mindset focused on how things are built, powered, maintained and function
- Retail display or experiential product design experience advantageous
- Supplier and manufacturer collaboration experience advantageous
- Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical integration including lighting (LED), power systems (lithium battery) and embedded components (screens, controllers, etc)
- Ability to communicate design intent clearly through CAD models and engineering drawings
- Bonus: Ability to produce high-fidelity 3D renders or animations
- Portfolio supporting real-world CAD designs with working electro-mechanical integration
- Develop accurate, production-ready CAD designs in any engineering-grade CAD platform (SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Inventor, etc.)
- Specify and test power systems (Li-ion, mains, drivers, regulators)
- Design and validate LED lighting setups, including animated/controlled configurations
- Specify and integrate digital hardware (LED screens, controllers, media players)
- Prototype and bench test assemblies to ensure performance, safety, and durability
- Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to deliver production-ready solutions
- 3D rendering for client viewing before commencing manufacturing