Cad Designer/drafter

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

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Job Summary:
The CAD Designer/Drafter will be responsible for managing and maintaining as-built record drawings within the company’s Controlled Document Management System, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with global standards. This role requires expertise in AutoCAD, proficiency facility documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
AutoCAD Drafting and Drawing Management:

- Create, update, and standardize CAD drawings for facilities projects, including tenant improvements, furniture layouts, and new space configurations.
- Ensure all drawings are clean, standardized, and compliant with company design specifications.
- Archive or remove decommissioned drawings and upload final versions into Archibus.
- Ensure compliance with BOMA standards in all space allocations, reporting, and facility management tasks.

Archibus System Support:

- Manage space types and allocations, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for global facility records.
- Troubleshoot integration and workflow issues within the Archibus system.
- Perform regular audits to ensure system accuracy and performance.

Collaboration and Coordination:

- Work closely with stakeholders in San Diego and other global locations to meet project deliverables.
- Support the quarterly finance allocation review process by generating reports and metrics for Planning, MAC, and PM teams.
- Participate in regular virtual meetings to align on tasks, priorities, and quality standards.

Quality Assurance:

- Conduct quality checks on drawings, data entries, and system workflows to ensure compliance with internal standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Knowledge of BOMA Standards: Familiarity with building measurement standards for space allocation and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:
Education:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, CAD Drafting, or a related field.

Experience:

- 2-5 years of experience in technical drafting, AutoCAD, and/or IWMS systems, preferably with exposure to Archibus, maintaining as-built documentation, or similar roles in facilities management or real estate.
- Demonstrated ability to manage CAD workflows and IWMS data integration.

Skills:

- Technical Expertise:

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and other drafting tools.
- Familiarity with IWMS platforms like Archibus (preferred).
- Experience working with BOMA Standards for building area calculations, space classification, and facility data accuracy.
- Drawing Standards: Familiarity with industry-standard CAD protocols, layering conventions, and file management practices.
- Proven track record of managing CAD repositories and ensuring alignment with as-built conditions.
- Attention to Detail:

- Strong focus on precision and accuracy in technical drawings and data entry.
- Communication:

- Ability to work across global teams and communicate effectively in English.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot integration and workflow challenges.
- Time Management:

- Comfortable working in a remote role with mínimal supervision and able to manage time zone differences effectively.

Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of facility management processes and standards.
- Experience working in a global corporate environment.
- Familiarity with global real estate or corporate facilities management.
- Experience with space planning and furniture layouts.
- Understanding of financial metrics related to space planning and allocations.
- Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.