Electronic Hardware CAD Designer

Komatsu America Corp.; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and industrial machinery markets is seeking an Electronic Hardware CAD Designer in Franklin, PA. This role involves developing and supporting electronic assemblies while ensuring compliance with global standards. Candidates should have an associates degree in Technology and proficiency in CAD tools, alongside strong collaboration and adaptability skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Technology or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in machine design or mining industry is an advantage.
• Proficient in CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic assemblies and products.
• Support engineering evaluations and process improvements.
• Document design layouts and specifications in SAP.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Hunter Mentality

Business Acumen

Application of Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Associates degree in Technology

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD) tools

Job description

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Electronic Hardware CAD Designer

Date: May 21, 2025

Location:

Franklin, PA, US, 16323

OnsiteorRemote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Location: Franklin, PA

This role is crucial in developing, maintaining, and improving electronic assemblies and products, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and innovation while supporting cross-functional engineering and business teams.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support electronic assemblies, products and/or services per market demands, as well as for continual process improvements.
• Perform or conduct engineering evaluations including investigations, basic calculations and tests that have well defined requirements and desired outcomes.
• Participate in provided Learning and Development opportunities, both inside and outside of the organization, to benefit oneself and the overall organization.
• Work as part of a team, under the direction of an Engineer, to complete design documentation on-time and to specifications.
• Under the direction of an Engineer, engage in effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with well defined global standards and engineering best practices.
• Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
• Perform product support tasks with cross-functional business partners in Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and third party supplier organizations.
• Under the direction of an Engineer prepare design layouts, models, and other engineering specifications to satisfy well defined requirements.
• Assist Engineer to set-up and perform engineering tests as directed to satisfy well-defined requirements.
• Become familiar with basic engineering calculations that are relevant to design modifications and new developments.
• Become familiar with opportunities for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of oneself and the organization.
• Work as part of a team supporting projects for orders or development projects.
• Become familiar with global regulations and safety compliance requirements for designs originating from the hardware development team.
• Support the hardware development team by maintaining design information in our Enterprise Management Software tool. This includes ensuring that all design layouts, models, and engineering specifications are accurately documented and updated in SAP.
• Provide information as directed for the creation of Technical Reports and Service Bulletins
• Become familiar with third party electronics sub-contract manufacturer capabilities and documentation practices.
• Take part in electronic assembly product lifecycle maintenance activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates degree in Technology or commensurate experience in a relative disciplinerequired.
• Experience in machine design, machine application, mining industryan advantage.
• Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
• Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.
• Experience in focused team assignments, desired.
• Subscription to CAD related technical publications, beneficial.

Key Skills Required by Komatsu

COLLABORATION

Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

ADAPTABILITY

Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.

HUNTER MENTALITY

A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.

BUSINESS ACCUMEN

Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Being able to use what you’ve learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. K