CAD Drafter (Hardware)
Quick Summary
Work Location: Fremont, CA Duration: Contract (6mo.) with the possibility of extension or conversion Provide CAD design/drafting support as needed using AutoCAD and Visio.
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Provide CAD design/drafting support as needed using AutoCAD and Visio.
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Provide and maintain revision control using SolidWorks PDM Pro and Propel PLM.
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Work with various teams to identify drafting/design support needs and schedule workload based on priorities set by management.
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Identify the scope of design/drafting support needs requested by engineering teams. Estimate time required to complete support activities.
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Support Engineering with creation and submission of ECOs.
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Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers to design static aids and dynamic fixtures used in testing and manufacturing of products.
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Assist in creating engineering BOMs on drawings and in ERP systems.
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Assist in lifecycle changes and production release of drawings via ECOs.
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Provide electrical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes.
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Initiate and participate in process improvement activities as approved and directed by supervisor.
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Participate in and support department projects and company initiatives as required.
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Two-year technical degree.
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Minimum of 4 years of experience in creating drawings for electrical parts, electrical assemblies, electrical cable assemblies, schematics, and interconnect diagrams.
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Experience with PLM CAD data management (Velo3D is currently using Propel).
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Experience in creating electrical assembly drawings and drawing BOMs.
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Experience with drawing design reviews and check-ins through ECO process.
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Experience with instruction creation.
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General understanding of GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
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Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and the use of CAD tools to create/refine designs and drawings for assemblies and custom panels, cables, and schematics.
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Familiarity with fabricated components, sheet metal, and machined parts is a must. Understanding of dimensional tolerance capabilities of process such as injection molding, castings, machine parts, and sheet metal components.
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Knowledge of component finishing processes, plating, heat treatment, paint/powder coating
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Excellent time management skills with attention to detail
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Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy
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Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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Ability to solve problems, multi-task, and work in fast paced environment
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Experience working as an independent contributor and as a member of the team
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $70,720–$108,160 a year
- 6% above the $84,428 median for Drafter jobs on Jobera (121 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 109 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 17, 2026
- First seen
- September 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 61
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 42%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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