CAD Consultant (SolidWorks)

Location: Fully Remote (Wisconsin)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Role (3-month engagement, with potential to extend)

Are you a master of mechanical design with over a decade of SolidWorks expertise under your belt? Trissential is hiring a CAD Consultant to join our client’s team and lead high-impact projects from concept to completion. If you're passionate about precise engineering, collaborative problem-solving, and shaping real-world solutions—all while working remotely from Wisconsin—this role is tailored for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work 100% remotely from anywhere in Wisconsin while contributing to exciting and challenging design projects
• High-Impact Projects – Apply your advanced SolidWorks skills to meaningful work that directly supports innovation and efficiency in product development
• Experienced Team – Collaborate with seasoned professionals who value quality, detail, and teamwork
  
  

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Drive advanced SolidWorks design projects from concept through final detailing, including assemblies and BOM creation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering ideas into manufacturable products
• Apply design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure feasibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Lead and support documentation efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing
• Recommend and implement CAD best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across design teams
  
  

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of hands-on SolidWorks experience in a professional CAD or mechanical engineering role
• Deep understanding of 3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, tolerancing, and configuration management
• Expertise in mechanical systems design, especially related to manufacturing or industrial components
• Solid grasp of material properties, fabrication methods, and mechanical functionality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• SolidWorks certifications such as CSWP or CSWE
• Experience working with PDM systems (e.g., SolidWorks PDM or Windchill)
• Background in industrial automation, machine design, or consumer product development
• Prior consulting experience or exposure to multiple design environments
  
  

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related discipline
• Equivalent work experience considered in place of a degree for exceptional candidates
  
  

What We Offer

At Trissential, we champion deep expertise, autonomy, and real impact. By joining our client’s team, you’ll take on complex design challenges with the support of a collaborative environment that respects your time and talent.

• Competitive Salary – Up to $90 per hour, based on skills and experience
• Remote Work Culture – Work from home in Wisconsin while staying closely connected with your team
• Growth Opportunities – Expand your influence through mentorship, advanced tools, and exposure to cutting-edge design work
  
  

Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the US

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you’re ready to apply your design expertise where it truly counts—and enjoy the flexibility of remote work with a team that values your contributions—apply now to become the next CAD Consultant with Trissential!