FUNCTIONAL: Product Development CATEGORY: Exempt/Nonsupervisory

SUBFUNCTIONAL: Engineering Services PUBLICATION DATE: January 1998

SURVEY JOB CODE SURVEY JOB TITLE COMPANY JOB TITLE COMPANY JOB CODE

5111 CAD Engineer 1

5112 CAD Engineer 2

5113 CAD Engineer 3

5114 CAD Engineer 4

5115 CAD Engineer 5

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Note: Companies that design CAD hardware and/or software as their product should be matching the appropriate design engineering function(s) such as hardware, software systems, design, etc.

Responsible for developing and applying CAD software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. Plans technical projects in the design and development of CAD software involving the assessment of architecture and hardware limitation. Defines and selects new approaches and implementation of CAD software engineering applications and design specifications and parameters. Develops routines and utility programs. Prepares design specifications, analysis, and recommendations for presentation and approval. May specify materials, equipment and supplies required for completion of projects and evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

LEVELING REQUIREMENTS

Entry Level: Follows standard practices and procedure in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering software development or support and computer programming; should have knowledge in "C" programming.

Intermediate Level: Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering software development or support and computer programming; should have knowledge in "C" programming.

Senior Level: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering software development or support and computer programming; should have knowledge in "C" programming.

Staff Level: Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work leadership may be provided by assigning work and resolving problems. Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering software development or support and computer programming; should have knowledge in "C" programming.

Senior Staff Level: Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variance factors. Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. Work leadership may be provided by assigning work and resolving problems. Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering software development or support and computer programming; should have knowledge in "C" programming.