CAD Design Engineer

American Superconductor; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Superconductor is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Design Engineer to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models for power quality equipment. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include developing detailed drawings with GD&T, generating BOMs, and supporting revisions through PLM/ERP systems, while participating in design reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for power quality equipment.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate tolerancing.
• Review and revise drawings based on ECR/ECO and design changes.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate concepts into production documentation.
• Support prototype builds, design validation, and audits of engineering docs.
• Maintain drawing revisions and configuration control in PLM/ERP systems.

Skills

CAD design

3D CAD

Schematic reading

GD&T

Manufacturing know-how

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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Regular Full-time Queensbury, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Summary- This position is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation to support the design and manufacturing of NEPSI's power quality and power systems equipment. This role collaborates closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and quality teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with applicable industry standards.

Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Functions:

• Support new product development, product enhancement, and custom-engineered solutions for utility and industrial customers
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D)
• Create fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate tolerancing
• Review and revise drawings based on engineering change requests (ECR/ECO)
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate design concepts into production-ready documentation
• Support prototype builds and design validation testing
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (UL, IEEE, NEC as applicable)
• Assist in root cause analysis for design related production issues
• Maintain drawing revisions and configuration control within PLM/ERP systems
• Ensure accurate documentation of product specifications and revisions
• Support internal and external audits related to engineering documentation
• Recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce costs
• Identify opportunities to standardize components and assemblies
• Other tasks as required

Education - Experience:

Required-

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field
• 3+years of CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process (fabrication, machining, assembly)
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards

Preferred-

• Experience in power systems, electrical enclosures, or industrial equipment manufacturing
• Familiarity with UL and other regulatory compliance standards
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems
• Lean or Six Sigma training
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Technical Design proficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Change management
• Time management and organization

Any other training requirements/comments