CAD Designer II
Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
The CAD Designer II is responsible for utilizing computer aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD, DraftSight and/or SolidWorks to create/revise mechanical drawings, wiring layouts and electrical diagrams as well as to create/revise other models documents, such as assembly and tuning instructions, routings, etc. using Microsoft Word and Mini-Circuits legacy software programs, and to post new/updated drawings and documents into PLM system. Member has to ensure that created drawings and documents meet product design goals, existing standards and Mini-Circuits procedures.
Salary Range: $73,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Function:
- Create new drawings or revise existing drawings using CAD software based on mark-ups or hand sketches provided by design or process engineers and create PDF files for new or revised drawings to be published in PLM system.
- Create/update model documents in accordance with Change Orders using Word processing software and prepare them to be published in PLM system.
- Maintain files in SolidWorks PDM system.
- Prepare library elements of components to be used in the assembly drawings and model wiring layouts, based on Specification Control Drawing (SCD) for applicable components.
- Prepare 3D drawings of Mini-Circuits products per customer requests or to be published on the web.
- Prepare draft drawings per engineering requests for Engineering Development (ED) projects.
- Check completeness of Bill of Materials entered in PLM system and correctness of model routings entered/updated in AS/400 against mark ups provided in Change Order.
- Collaborate on technical decisions with design and process engineers, QA and production departments based on his experience, suggest design/process improvements if such needed.
- Uses Mini-Circuits legacy software program to create a PDF version of model routings (model -10 page) from AS400.
- Create artwork files to mark metal parts (covers, enclosures, plates) using stamping method.
- Timely respond to any assignment made in PLM system and update assignment status.
- Support CAD team in ISO Audits and Management reviews and participate in internal and external audits.
The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree within engineering discipline or relevant field of study
- 4+ years of experience in creating drawings for electronic and mechanical assemblies and details.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to customize AutoCAD, DraftSight or SolidWorks in order to improve its performance.
- Ability to create 3D drawings using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency and experience using modern CAD/CAM design tools and ability and willingness to learn new software as required to perform job duties.
- Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities and short deadlines.
- Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering a plus.
- Working knowledge of AS/400 a plus.
- Working knowledge of Arena PLM system, a plus.
- Multi-lingual (Russian, Mandarin) a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
- Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR requirements
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.