Mechanical CAD Designer

A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

Work at Trek

The Trek Family is united in the belief that success can be achieved only when everyone succeeds together. The dress code may be casual, but our passion for what we do and how we do it is unparalleled. This is how we roll.

We like progress, and we care about helping our employees reach their personal and professional goals. If you’re energetic, driven, and passionate, Trek is a company that can help take your career to the next level.

Are you a creative CAD designer with experience in advanced surfacing design work?
Do you want to work for a company that is constantly opening, the boundaries when it comes to innovative design? If so, Trek Bicycle is the place for you! We are looking for a skilled Onshape CAD Designer to join our team and help us build the next generation of bicycles. In this role, you will be responsible for creating designs using Onshape. You will need to be able to think in an unexpected way and produce innovative solutions to complex problems. If you have a positive personality and a passion for design, check out the job description below.

In this role you will support Engineering, Industrial Design, and Manufacturing by providing 3D CAD models using both Solid and Advanced Surface Modeling techniques. We are looking for someone who can maintain a strong emphasis on following Trek’s Product Development Process (PDP) while developing, implementing, and applying tools that allow for lead-time reductions in our process.

Mechanical CAD Designer | Taichung City, Taiwan

We are currently seeking an experienced CAD designer to join our Taiwan team. The primary responsibility is supporting Trek Engineering and Industrial Design in the USA, Europe and Asia to create world changing new bicycle products for consumers and our race teams. You will spend 90% of your time focusing only on 3D and 2D, using Solidworks, to support the projects of Design Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Create, refine, rebuild, and lead organic shaped 3D CAD models with an elevated level of advanced surfacing for bicycling products. Models may be built from hand sketches, verbal direction or by modifying existing 3D solid/surface models.
• Produce highly detailed CAD documentation using Onshape for internal and external review.
• Support the design and development needs of Engineering and Industrial Design
• Internal use of systems (CAD, PDM, and other computer applications)
• Optimally balance multiple projects, responsibilities, and tasks with a focus on meeting customer completion dates.

Technical Requirements:

• Two years technical degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent.
• Two years minimum experience working with 3D CAD modeling software or equivalent.
• 2D CAD skills – Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Degree in Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, or a related field with an emphasis on Advanced 3D CAD Surface modeling.
• Experience working with Onshape software including complex solid & surface modeling skills.
• High level Advanced 3D CAD Surfacing; consumer centered design, Class A surfacing preferred.
• The ability to translate design intent into a 3D CAD model.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills -able to interact effectively with domestic and international teammates and proactively initiate communications.
• Demeanor that fosters continuous improvement and flexibility
• Proficient planning and organization skills, initiative, accountability, and meticulous.
• Proficient computer database, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing abilities
• Other tools would be a plus: Rhino, Grasshopper, Keyshot, VR/AR tools, Illustrator, and other rendering packages.
• We are open to the consideration of this designer being located around Santa Clarita, CA area, where we have an engineering office.
• Please share a portfolio or work samples with your resume.
   

Required to Fit our Culture:

• Great English and Mandarin communication skills to interact with global contacts.
• Strong desire to change the world through designing best in class products.
• Driven to do exceed customer expectations.
• Passion for cycling.

Please share a portfolio or work samples with your resume.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!