Design Technician Jobs
Design Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, architecture, consumer electronics, and product development firms, with specializations in CAD drafting, prototyping, and design documentation, at every level from entry-level to senior technician. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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PURPOSE
Assists in scheduling other technician work and monitors a staff of designers/technicians.This individual is responsible to originate and check layout and design drawings for structural wood products and all items manufactured or supplied by the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to safely and accurately complete structures with high quality.
- Assigns work to technicians and ensures that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Makes recommendations on hires, promotions, terminations, and performance evaluations within the department to the Senior Team Leader.
- Maintains records of work performed by the team and communicates project progress to management.
- Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company.
- Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown on blue line drawings.
- Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss/panel technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production.
- May obtain information pertaining to products supplied by the company that have been field modified or damaged. The information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required.
- Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss/panel industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately.
- Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material and material processing specifications, or specifications for construction activities.
- Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
- Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
- May prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer.
- Implement BFS panel design standards and have all designers and panel design conform to these standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position acts as a team leader and directs the work of less-experienced technicians.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD is required.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
PURPOSE
Assists in scheduling other technician work and monitors a staff of designers/technicians.This individual is responsible to originate and check layout and design drawings for structural wood products and all items manufactured or supplied by the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to safely and accurately complete structures with high quality.
- Assigns work to technicians and ensures that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Makes recommendations on hires, promotions, terminations, and performance evaluations within the department to the Senior Team Leader.
- Maintains records of work performed by the team and communicates project progress to management.
- Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company.
- Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown on blue line drawings.
- Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss/panel technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production.
- May obtain information pertaining to products supplied by the company that have been field modified or damaged. The information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required.
- Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss/panel industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately.
- Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material and material processing specifications, or specifications for construction activities.
- Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
- Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
- May prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer.
- Implement BFS panel design standards and have all designers and panel design conform to these standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position acts as a team leader and directs the work of less-experienced technicians.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD is required.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
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Who's Hiring
- EDG20
- Kimley-Horn19
- Builders FirstSource16
- Jacobs11
- Cushing Terrell5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Manufacturing1
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Technology & Software1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design technician jobs.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and manufacturing tolerances
- Associate degree or higher in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field
- Ability to create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models from specifications
- Familiarity with PDM or PLM systems for managing design documentation
Tips for Your Design Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Design technician postings vary widely by industry, so a resume that highlights CAD software for one role may need to emphasize GD&T or tolerancing experience for another. Match your listed tools and file formats to exactly what the job description names.
Show your portfolio with real deliverables
Hiring managers want to see finished drawings, assembly models, or annotated schematics, not just a software list. Include file types you've produced, the scale of projects you contributed to, and any revision cycles you managed from concept to release.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your CAD platform
Many employers filter applicants by specific software, whether that's SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or Creo. Search for openings that name the platform you know best, since a strong match on tooling often outweighs a gap in industry experience.
Prepare for a technical skills assessment
Many design technician interviews include a hands-on test, such as redlining a drawing, interpreting a bill of materials, or modeling a simple part from a sketch. Practice working quickly and accurately under time pressure before your interview.
Negotiate using the full compensation picture
Design technician offers often include overtime eligibility, tool stipends, or tuition reimbursement that vary significantly by employer. Ask about all components of the package during the offer stage, not just the base rate, before you decide.
Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design technicians?
EDG, Kimley-Horn, and Builders FirstSource are hiring the most design technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in aerospace, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics manufacturing.
How many design technician jobs are remote?
About 60% of design technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Documentation-focused and design review roles are more likely to allow remote work, while positions requiring physical prototyping, lab access, or on-site manufacturing support are almost always on-site.
How do you become a design technician?
Most design technicians start with an associate degree in drafting technology, engineering technology, or a related field, then build proficiency in at least one CAD platform through coursework or self-study. From there, entry-level roles or internships in manufacturing or product development provide the hands-on drawing and documentation experience employers expect before promoting into more independent technician work.
Can you get hired as a design technician with no experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate practical skills through a portfolio rather than relying on a degree alone. Completing personal CAD projects, contributing to open-source hardware, or producing sample drawings and models for a niche you want to work in gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate, which matters more than years on a resume at the entry level.
What does the design technician interview process look like?
Most design technician interviews involve an initial screening call focused on your software experience and industry background, followed by a technical stage where you may be asked to interpret a drawing, complete a short modeling exercise, or walk through a past project. Final rounds typically include a conversation with an engineering lead or project manager about how you handle revisions, deadlines, and cross-functional communication.
Where can I find and apply to design technician jobs?
You can find and apply to design technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your CAD skills and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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