Senior CAD Designer – RF/Microwave Design Lead

Mini-Circuits; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits in New York designs and manufactures RF/microwave components. This role focuses on creating/updating model drawings with AutoCAD, DraftSight and SolidWorks, managing CAD Designers, and ensuring documents meet ECO/NPO/ECR/NPR requirements in the Arena PLM system.

You will collaborate with design, process, QA, and production to uphold design standards, participate in ISO audits, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience creating drawings for electronic and mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to customize CAD tools for performance improvements.
• Experience with PLM, ECO/NPO, ECR/NPR processes.
• Strong communication in English; Russian/Mandarin helpful.

Responsibilities

• Create new drawings or revise existing drawings using CAD software and publish PDFs to PLM.
• Create/update model documents per Change Orders and publish them in PLM.
• Maintain files in SolidWorks PDM system.
• Prepare library elements and 3D drawings for components and customer requests.
• Review CAD documents produced by junior designers for completeness and compliance.
• Lead and mentor CAD Designers; assign tasks and track status.
• Support ISO audits and participate in internal/external reviews.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

DraftSight

PLM systems

Team leadership

Education

BSME or BSEE

Engineering degree

Tools

Arena PLM

AS/400

PDM (SolidWorks)

MS Office

Job description

Mini-Circuits in New York designs and manufactures RF/microwave components. This role focuses on creating/updating model drawings with AutoCAD, DraftSight and SolidWorks, managing CAD Designers, and ensuring documents meet ECO/NPO/ECR/NPR requirements in the Arena PLM system.

You will collaborate with design, process, QA, and production to uphold design standards, participate in ISO audits, and drive continuous improvement.