CAD Drafter (Hardware)

Job description

**Work Location:** Fremont, CA **Duration:** Contract (6mo.) with the possibility of extension or conversion ### Responsibilities - Provide CAD design/drafting support as needed using AutoCAD and Visio. - Provide and maintain revision control using SolidWorks PDM Pro and Propel PLM. - Work with various teams to identify drafting/design support needs and schedule workload based on priorities set by management. - Identify the scope of design/drafting support needs requested by engineering teams. Estimate time required to complete support activities. - Support Engineering with creation and submission of ECOs. - Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers to design static aids and dynamic fixtures used in testing and manufacturing of products. - Assist in creating engineering BOMs on drawings and in ERP systems. - Assist in lifecycle changes and production release of drawings via ECOs. - Provide electrical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes. - Initiate and participate in process improvement activities as approved and directed by supervisor. - Participate in and support department projects and company initiatives as required. ### Requirements - Two-year technical degree. - Minimum of 4 years of experience in creating drawings for electrical parts, electrical assemblies, electrical cable assemblies, schematics, and interconnect diagrams. - Experience with PLM CAD data management (Velo3D is currently using Propel). - Experience in creating electrical assembly drawings and drawing BOMs. - Experience with drawing design reviews and check-ins through ECO process. - Experience with instruction creation. - General understanding of GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation. - Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and the use of CAD tools to create/refine designs and drawings for assemblies and custom panels, cables, and schematics. - Familiarity with fabricated components, sheet metal, and machined parts is a must. Understanding of dimensional tolerance capabilities of process such as injection molding, castings, machine parts, and sheet metal components. - Knowledge of component finishing processes, plating, heat treatment, paint/powder coating - Excellent time management skills with attention to detail - Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy - Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills - Ability to solve problems, multi-task, and work in fast paced environment - Experience working as an independent contributor and as a member of the team