Mechanical CAD Detailer/Designer (ECAD / MCAD)

DEKA Research and Development
United States, New Hampshire, Manchester
340 Commercial Street (Show on map)
May 19, 2025
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 Master Skills 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.