Electrical CAD Drafter — Fast-Paced 6-Month Contract

Velo3d-; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(K) employer contributions

Monthly all-hands meetings

Job summary

Velo3D is seeking an experienced CAD drafter to support electrical drawings and assemblies at our Fremont, CA site. You will collaborate with engineering to produce accurate drawings, manage revision control, and help prepare ECOs for production releases.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Expect competitive hourly pay and strong benefits as part of a 6-month contract with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience creating drawings for electrical parts, electrical assemblies, electrical cable assemblies, schematics, and interconnect diagrams.
• Experience with PLM CAD data management (Velo3D is currently using Propel).
• Experience in creating electrical assembly drawings and drawing BOMs.
• Experience withdrawing design reviews and check-ins through ECO process.
• Experience with instruction creation.
• General understanding of GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Familiarity with fabricated components, sheet metal, and machined parts and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD design/drafting support as needed using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Provide and maintain revision control using SolidWorks PDM Pro and Propel PLM.
• Work with various teams to identify drafting/design support needs and schedule workload based on priorities set by management.
• Identify the scope of design/drafting support needs requested by engineering teams and estimate time required to complete activities.
• Support Engineering with creation and submission of ECOs.
• Work from rough sketches and specifications to design fixtures used in testing and manufacturing.
• Assist in creating engineering BOMs on drawings and in ERP systems.
• Assist in lifecycle changes and production release of drawings via ECOs.
• Provide electrical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes.
• Initiate and participate in process improvement activities as approved and directed by supervisor.
• Participate in and support department projects and company initiatives as required.

Skills

CAD design

Drafting

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent contributor

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks PDM Pro

Propel PLM

Visio

Job description

Velo3D is seeking an experienced CAD drafter to support electrical drawings and assemblies at our Fremont, CA site. You will collaborate with engineering to produce accurate drawings, manage revision control, and help prepare ECOs for production releases.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Expect competitive hourly pay and strong benefits as part of a 6-month contract with possible extension.