CAD Design Engineer - Additive & Prototyping

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) & retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Global seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support development and optimization of advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing processes. This role emphasizes mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, material evaluation, and testing of components and assemblies.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on design and DFMed experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Fremont, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience designing mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on engineering/manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support mechanical designs, components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Design and optimize parts for additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and production applications.
• Evaluate relationships between material properties, design requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support prototype development, fabrication, testing, and design validation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Investigate and resolve material, process, and part-quality issues, including defects and manufacturing-related failures.
• Develop test methods, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Perform mechanical inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve part quality, manufacturability, and process reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop work instructions, process documentation, and technical reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance related to new manufacturing processes, technologies, and product development activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Prototyping

Design validation

DFM

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Pride Global seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support development and optimization of advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing processes. This role emphasizes mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, material evaluation, and testing of components and assemblies.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on design and DFMed experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Fremont, CA.