Computer Aided Design Engineer

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

Duration

24 months on W2 with possible extensions or C2H

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay Rate

$62.14/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing processes. This role will focus on mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, material and process evaluation, and testing of components and assemblies.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands‑on engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additive manufacturing, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or direct digital manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding, plastics, or other manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with material and process optimization.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing, inspection, and failure analysis.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, test procedures, or work instructions.Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing industry experience.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design, 3D CAD Modeling, Assembly Design, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Direct Digital Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Engineering, Injection Molding, Plastics, DFM, DFA, Engineering Drawings, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Prototype Development, Mechanical Testing, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Process Optimization, Troubleshooting, Design Validation, Quality Improvement.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.