Want to hire CAD developer? Then you should know!
How and where is CAD used?
- Architectural Design: Urban Planning
- Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Prototyping
- Automotive Industry: Vehicle Prototyping
- Electrical Engineering: Circuit Design
- 3D Printing: Prototyping Objects
- Medical Field: Custom Implants
- Interior Design: Home Renovation Planning
- Environmental Engineering: Pollution Control
- Civil Engineering: Infrastructure Development
- Game Development: Virtual Environment Creation
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead CAD Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $45,000 |
Middle | 2-5 years |
| $60,000 |
Senior | 5-8 years |
| $80,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 8+ years |
| $100,000 |
Quick Facts about CAD.
- CAD software was born in the groovy year of 1957.
- It’s the go-to for projects like architectural designs.
- The entry bar for CAD wizardry is surprisingly low.
- When it comes to companions, CAM software is the BFF.
- Did you know the first CAD system cost a whopping $500,000?
TOP CAD Related Technologies
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- SketchUp
- Revit
(John Walker, 1982)
(Dassault Systèmes, 1995)
(Dassault Systèmes, 1977)
(Trimble Inc., 2000)
(Autodesk, 2000)
What are top CAD instruments and tools?
- AutoCAD: The OG of CAD tools by Autodesk, born in 1982
- SolidWorks: The 3D champ from Dassault Systèmes in 1995
- CATIA: Another gem by Dassault Systèmes dating back to 1977
- Fusion 360: Autodesk’s cloud-based wonder from 2013
- Rhino: NURBS modeling by Robert McNeel & Associates since 1998
- SketchUp: Easy-peasy 3D modeling by Trimble since 2000
- AutoCAD LT: Lightweight version by Autodesk from 1993
- Onshape: Cloud CAD by PTC and team since 2012
- FreeCAD: Open-source beauty evolving since 2001
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