Mechanical CAD Designer

San Francisco Chamber; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U). You will create detailed 3D models and manufacturing-ready drawings using PTC Creo Parametric, and work with engineers and scientists through design to installation in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into manufacturable designs, maintaining revision-controlled models, and preparing BOMs and GD&T packages

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience using PTC Creo Parametric for mechanical CAD design.
• Experience building and managing complex assemblies using advanced Creo modeling techniques.
• Experience producing manufacturing-ready drawings with GD&T, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical design, engineering technology, drafting/design, or related CAD discipline.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D mechanical parts and complex assemblies using PTC Creo Parametric.
• Translate engineering concepts and functional requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Build and revise assemblies using advanced Creo techniques, including parent-child relationships, top-down design, simplified representations, patterns, sweeps, and trajectories.
• Prepare manufacturing-ready drawing packages, including fabrication and assembly drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technical teams to resolve design and system integration issues.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate engineering feedback and approved changes.
• Maintain revision-controlled models and drawings in Windchill or other designated systems.

Skills

PTC Creo Parametric

Complex assemblies

GD&T

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Windchill

Mechanical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical design

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Mechanical CAD Designer (PTC Creo) | 1-Year Contract | Hybrid | Berkeley, CA | $73/hour
W2 only. No C2C, subcontractors, or third-party candidates. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Ready to see your Creo designs become real-world hardware?
Our client, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U). You’ll work alongside engineers and scientists to develop complex mechanical equipment and assemblies from design through fabrication and installation.
Using PTC Creo Parametric, you’ll create detailed 3D models, complex assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawing packages.

• Location: Primarily onsite in Berkeley, with some flexibility for hybrid
• Duration: 1 year, with possible extension
• Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D mechanical parts and complex assemblies using PTC Creo Parametric.
• Translate engineering concepts and functional requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Build and revise assemblies using advanced Creo techniques, including parent-child relationships, top-down design, simplified representations, patterns, sweeps, and trajectories.
• Prepare manufacturing-ready drawing packages, including fabrication and assembly drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technical teams to resolve design and system integration issues.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate engineering feedback and approved changes.
• Maintain revision-controlled models and drawings in Windchill or other designated systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of current or recent professional experience using PTC Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/ENGINEER/Wildfire) for mechanical CAD design.
• Experience building and managing complex assemblies using advanced Creo modeling techniques.
• Experience producing manufacturing-ready drawing packages, including GD&T, fabrication and assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical designs.
• Bachelor’s-degree-level knowledge or equivalent experience in mechanical design, engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related CAD discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, semiconductor equipment, scientific or research facilities, particle accelerators, or other complex engineered systems.
• Experience with Windchill or another PLM/PDM system, synchrotron or beamline design, or supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, or commissioning of complex systems.