CAD Engineer: Fast, Precise SolidWorks Drawings Revisions

Hitachi; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 37,884 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a detail-oriented CAD Engineer to support a high-priority initiative focused on revising and updating a large volume of existing drawings.

This role prioritizes accurate updates over new design work, driven by manufacturing feedback. You will review SolidWorks drawings, modify dimensions and BOMs, ensure 3D–2D consistency, and manage revisions using SolidWorks PDM/EPDM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer technology, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in CAD software.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Drawing environment focused).
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications (preferred).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with PDM systems (EPDM preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing SolidWorks drawings based on manufacturing and production feedback.
• Modify dimensions, tolerances, annotations, and BOMs.
• Ensure consistency between 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Execute high-volume drawing revisions efficiently.
• Manage revisions using PDM (SolidWorks PDM / EPDM).
• Backlog reduction target: 20 – 30% per month.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Engineering principles understanding

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer technology, or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM / PDM

Job description

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a detail-oriented CAD Engineer to support a high-priority initiative focused on revising and updating a large volume of existing drawings.

This role prioritizes accurate updates over new design work, driven by manufacturing feedback. You will review SolidWorks drawings, modify dimensions and BOMs, ensure 3D–2D consistency, and manage revisions using SolidWorks PDM/EPDM.