Senior CAD Packaging Engineer - EV Enclosures & BOM Lead

CDM Technology; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Dependent coverage

Job summary

CDM Technology seeks a Senior Design Release Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to own mechanical CAD development for electrical modules from concept through SOP. You will package PCBs into enclosures, lead enclosure tooling, and drive BOM management in PLM using CATIA.

You'll collaborate with Electrical Engineering on harnesses and EMC, support hands-on prototyping, and push rapid iteration in a fast-paced startup environment while ensuring automotive quality standards.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on CATIA (V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE) and GD&T expertise.
• Proven ownership of BOMs and ECOs in PLM systems.
• Experience with PCB packaging and enclosure design.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with a startup mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/CAD execution from concept through SOP for assigned modules.
• Package PCBs into enclosures with connector layouts, thermal management, and sealing.
• Own enclosure design and tooling strategy across injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and machining.
• Create and manage CATIA models and drawings, own the Engineering BOM, and lead ECO changes.
• Support hands-on prototype builds, bench work, and in-vehicle installations.
• Partner with Electrical Engineering on harness and EMC integration.

Skills

CATIA CAD

PCB packaging

Enclosure design

BOM / ECO ownership

PLM systems

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA tooling

BOM management in PLM

Job description

CDM Technology seeks a Senior Design Release Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to own mechanical CAD development for electrical modules from concept through SOP. You will package PCBs into enclosures, lead enclosure tooling, and drive BOM management in PLM using CATIA.

You'll collaborate with Electrical Engineering on harnesses and EMC, support hands-on prototyping, and push rapid iteration in a fast-paced startup environment while ensuring automotive quality standards.