Mechanical CAD Detailer/Designer (ECAD / MCAD)

We are seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer with a focus on ECAD / MCAD to join our growing team. This position will support and maintain the CoDesigner transfer process, which is an add-on software that allows MEs and EEs to collaborate in real time on the design of PCBs and cabling, and facilitate the transfer of mechanical PCB design information between Altium and MCAD platforms, such as SolidWorks and Inventor.

How you will make an impact as a Mechanical CAD Detailer/Designer:

Assist with training MEs on the utilization of CoDesigner

Monitor CoDesigner transfer process and liaison with EEs and Altium Support to minimize issues

Troubleshoot ECAD to MCAD transfer issues to understand the cause and determine a solution

Maintain the MCAD PCB component library and fix/replace “broken” CAD models

Liaison with other Altium librarians to insure clean document transfer of components

Generate and supply STEP files for the generation of new Altium library components

In addition to the responsibilities detailed above, this role also performs the following duties:

As an integral part of the engineering group, actively participate in the development of designs on multiple programs, starting with initial concepts to final details

Use Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks to create, develop and maintain solid models

Develop complete assembly drawings and bill of materials

Ensure the completeness and accuracy of product drawings

Prepare design layout drawings and understand tolerance analysis

Create and process ECOs, TCOs, Procurement Specifications, Revised Documentation and Obsolete MasterSkills we are looking for:

Formal education and minimum of 5 years’ experience in this area of responsibility

Good oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and report updates to the programs and management

Electronic / Mechanical design aptitude

Detail, layout, design drafting functions per ASME Y14.5 and IPC standards

Computer skills consistent with but not limited to the following software packages:

Altium

CoDesigner

Solidworks PDM

Autodesk Inventor/Vault

Microsoft Office suite

R&D and Documentation Control experience preferred

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.