Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD & Drafting

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies in Wilmington, MA. You will generate manufacturing and installation drawings, apply GD&T, and support ECOs and product releases.

You will source components, maintain BOMs, and manage documentation in PLM/PDM systems while coordinating with suppliers and procurement teams. Expect 20% international travel for site support.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, product development, or engineering support roles.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and maintaining BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards.
• Support design modifications, product improvements, and ECO implementation.
• Coordinate engineering documentation required for product releases.
• Source mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for prototypes and production builds.
• Generate purchase requisitions and support procurement processes.
• Track component lead times and communicate supply risks.
• Maintain BOMs, part numbers, and engineering records.
• Support ECOs and document release processes.
• Travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time.

Skills

Reading drawings

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Onto Innovation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies in Wilmington, MA. You will generate manufacturing and installation drawings, apply GD&T, and support ECOs and product releases.

You will source components, maintain BOMs, and manage documentation in PLM/PDM systems while coordinating with suppliers and procurement teams. Expect 20% international travel for site support.