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Electrical CAD Designer

Global


Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 70 - 73
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role
Were seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to support a major upgrade project at a large-scale scientific research this role youll develop detailed electrical designs schematics models and supporting documentation that translate engineering concepts into manufacturable products supporting engineering manufacturing assembly and installation activities for a cutting-edge accelerator upgrade.
This is a hands-on on-site position working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers project managers and other technical staff.

What Youll Do
Electrical CAD Design
  • Create and maintain electrical models wiring diagrams schematics and panel layouts using approved CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical Autodesk Inventor KiCad or similar)
  • Review and revise designs based on engineering feedback design reviews and approved engineering changes
Manufacturing and Assembly Documentation
  • Generate bills of materials wire and cable lists and supporting documentation for manufacturing and assembly activities
  • Prepare documentation with sufficient detail to support manufacturing assembly or installation
Engineering Coordination and Design Integration
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers mechanical engineers project managers and other project personnel to ensure designs meet technical requirements and integrate with applicable product assemblies
  • Participate in design coordination and design-review activities as requested
Design Standards and Document Control
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable industry standards codes and internal quality requirements
  • Maintain organized design files libraries and revision-controlled documentation within Windchill or similar systems
Deliverables May Include
  • Electrical CAD models
  • Electrical schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Panel layouts
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Wire and cable schedules
  • Manufacturing and assembly documentation
  • Engineering drawing revisions
  • Revision-controlled design documentation
  • Design packages supporting fabrication assembly testing or installation

Qualifications
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Drafting/Design or a related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience producing electrical CAD designs using Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD Electrical KiCad or equivalent software
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing-ready electrical documentation including schematics wiring diagrams bills of materials and wire/cable schedules
  • Experience developing and maintaining revision-controlled engineering documentation within a PLM or PDM system
  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles electrical components schematic development and wiring practices
  • Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes relevant to electrical design activities
Preferred
  • Experience supporting national laboratories research facilities particle accelerators or other complex scientific or industrial engineering projects
  • Experience using Autodesk Inventor for three-dimensional electrical or electromechanical design
  • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical CAD models
  • Experience using Windchill for engineering document and configuration management
  • Experience supporting fabrication assembly installation or commissioning of complex engineered systems
Additional Details
  • This role is expected to be performed primarily on-site due to the need for direct interaction with engineering personnel facility access and use of specialized engineering systems
  • Travel is not anticipated as a routine part of this role
  • Candidates must be able to comply with all applicable site access safety security and cybersecurity requirements

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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