Mechanical Designer

This role focuses on high-impact mechanical CAD design and drafting using Creo and Windchill to support mechanical and electromechanical product development. The Mechanical Designer / Drafter creates, manages, and releases detailed CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and production documentation so engineers can concentrate on analysis and system-level design. The position emphasizes CAD execution, documentation, and configuration control rather than engineering analysis, and is ideal for a career CAD professional who enjoys operating as a CAD power user.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and release 3D CAD models and drawings in Creo and manage associated data in Windchill.
• Build and manage parts and assemblies, including top-down modeling approaches for complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Develop detailed drawings with exploded views, complete bills of materials (BOMs), and comprehensive release packages for production.
• Administer CAD data flow from prototype through production, ensuring accurate configuration control and traceability.
• Manage and maintain CAD templates, libraries, and off-the-shelf component models to support efficient design reuse.
• Source and integrate off-the-shelf components by downloading CAD models from vendor websites and incorporating them into assemblies.
• Modify and adapt existing components such as bearings, housings, and covers to meet evolving system requirements.
• Design simple mechanical components including covers, brackets, fastener selections, and gasket interfaces.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards on drawings and models.
• Incorporate engineering feedback, including model edits and updates based on finite element analysis (FEA) or other engineering inputs.
• Generate CAD screenshots, section views, and visual materials to support design reviews, gate reviews, and presentations.
• Act as a CAD execution partner to mechanical engineers by translating design intent into robust models and drawings while engineers validate stress and physics.
• Produce production-ready documentation for shipped products, ensuring that designs are fully defined and manufacturable.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams working on mechanical and electromechanical machines such as robotics, manufacturing equipment, test equipment, industrial machinery, automotive, or aerospace systems.

• Strong, hands-on proficiency with Creo Parametric (including Pro/ENGINEER experience).
• Strong, hands-on proficiency with Windchill for product lifecycle and CAD data management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform top-down modeling in Creo for complex assemblies.
• Proficiency in drawing creation and drafting, including detailed views, exploded views, and clear dimensioning.
• Experience applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience creating production documentation for shipped products rather than concept-only designs.
• Background working with mechanical or electromechanical machines such as robotics, manufacturing equipment, test equipment, industrial machines, automotive, or aerospace systems.
• Comfort operating as a CAD power user and building a career around CAD design and drafting.
• Ability to partner closely with mechanical engineers, interpret design intent, and translate it into accurate models and drawings.
• Willingness and ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, including periodic travel to on-site locations.

• Experience beyond consumer products or plastics-only environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with sheet metal design in a CAD environment.
• Experience creating and managing bills of materials (BOMs) and related documentation.
• Exposure to mechanical design for industrial or high-reliability applications.
• Engineers who strongly gravitate toward CAD work may be considered if they are comfortable in a CAD-focused career path.
• Interest in a long-term career as a designer/drafter rather than a transition to a traditional mechanical engineering role in the near term.

The role begins as a heavily remote position, with an expectation of approximately four days per month on-site. Over time, the position transitions to a hybrid work arrangement with regular in-person collaboration at designated facilities, including locations such as Salem, OR. The work environment centers on digital design using Creo and Windchill within a structured product lifecycle management framework, supporting mechanical and electromechanical systems. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams while working primarily in a CAD and documentation-focused setting, balancing remote work with periodic on-site engagement for reviews, collaboration, and hands-on coordination.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.