Mechanical CAD Detailer/Designer (PCBs)

DEKA Research and Development; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative engineering seeks a Mechanical CAD Designer to support PCB documentation and design. The role involves creating detailed drawings, managing multiple tasks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical design and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mechanical CAD design.
• Experience with PCB documentation and design.
• R&D and Documentation Control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB Assembly drawings and documentation.
• Develop complete assembly drawings and bill of materials.
• Participate in the development of designs from concepts to final details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Electronic / Mechanical design aptitude

Detail, layout, design drafting functions per ASME Y14.5 and IPC standards

Education

Formal education in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer with a focus on PCBs to join our growing team. This position will support the Cable/Harness and PCB documentation process, working closely with project EEs and ECAD personnel to create final documentation packages for ECO processing.

How you will make an impact at a Mechanical CAD Detailer/Designer:

• Work with archived ZIP packages to generate required PCB documentation (i.e. BOM, SCH, ASC, PCB, GER, ASM, PnP, FAB, and ODB), as well as ACLs and CCs
• Create PCB Assembly drawings using Downstream Technologies BluePrint-PCB application
• Create coversheets for Populated and Bare boards using Microsoft Word
• Modify BOMs to contain project specific information using Microsoft Excel
• Prepare and release cable/harness drawings developed using Visio, Altium Designer, or SolidWorks Electrical
• In addition to the responsibilities detailed above, this role also performs the following duties:
  • As an integral part of the engineering group, actively participate in the development of designs on multiple programs, starting with initial concepts to final details
  • Use Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks to create, develop and maintain solid models
  • Develop complete assembly drawings and bill of materials
  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of product drawings
  • Prepare design layout drawings and understand tolerance analysis
  • Create and process ECOs, TCOs, Procurement Specifications, Revised Documentation and Obsolete Master

Skills you need to be successful:

• Formal education and minimum of 5 years' experience in this area of responsibility
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and report updates to the programs and management
• Electronic / Mechanical design aptitude
• Detail, layout, design drafting functions per ASME Y14.5 and IPC standards
• Computer skills consistent with but not limited to the following software packages:
  • Altium
  • PADS
  • Downstream Technologies BluePrint-PCB
  • Solidworks PDM and Solidworks Electrical
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Surround SCM knowledge preferred
  • Autodesk Inventor/Vault knowledge preferred
• R&D and Documentation Control experience preferred

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.