CAD Engineer – OpenSCAD | Remote
Posted Today by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The CAD Engineer position focuses on developing and optimizing OpenSCAD scripts for CAD models in a remote contract role. The engineer will transform sketches into production-ready designs and utilize advanced OpenSCAD tools to create diverse geometries. The role requires a strong command of OpenSCAD syntax and features, along with effective communication skills to explain technical concepts. The commitment ranges from 10 to 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and optimize OpenSCAD scripts for CAD models.
- Transform conceptual sketches into detailed, production-ready designs.
- Utilize advanced OpenSCAD tools to create diverse geometries.
- Employ techniques like linear_extrude, rotate_extrude, and minkowski to construct 3D forms.
- Build 3D shapes from 2D shadows and efficiently place forms within the design space.
- Design and implement repeatable components using nesting and loop constructs.
Key Skills:
- Deep, hands-on experience and proficiency in OpenSCAD.
- Strong command of OpenSCAD syntax, constants, operators, and special variables.
- Expertise in 2D and 3D object creation, transformations, and boolean operations.
- Experience using advanced OpenSCAD features such as lists and flow control.
- Practical knowledge of the OpenSCAD interface and workflow.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £120.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position: CAD Engineer OpenSCAD
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40 - $120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and optimize OpenSCAD scripts for both simple and complex CAD models.
- Transform conceptual sketches into detailed, production-ready designs.
- Utilize advanced OpenSCAD tools, including Boolean operations, list comprehensions, and flow control, to create diverse geometries.
- Employ techniques like linear_extrude, rotate_extrude, and minkowski to construct innovative 3D forms.
- Build up 3D shapes from 2D shadows and efficiently place basic forms within the design space.
- Design and implement repeatable components using nesting and loop constructs.
Requirements
- Have deep, hands-on experience and proficiency in OpenSCAD, as experience in other CAD systems is not sufficient.
- Possess a strong command of OpenSCAD syntax, constants, operators, special variables, and modifier characters.
- Demonstrated expertise in 2D and 3D object creation, transformations, and boolean operations is required.
- Experience using advanced OpenSCAD features such as lists, list comprehensions, flow control, and type test functions is essential.
- Practical knowledge of the OpenSCAD interface and workflow is necessary.
- Have fluent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts.
Application Process
- Easy Apply on LinkedIn
- Check email for next steps
- Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage