Electrical CAD Drafter
About The Position
As an Electrical CAD Drafter (internally Engineering Support Specialist II), you will support the design, development, and sustainment of test equipment used in engineering and manufacturing environments. Under the direction of test engineers, you will create and update detailed design documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists for electronic test equipment and cable harnessing. The work ensures designs are accurate, manufacturable, procurable, and aligned with project requirements and industry standards. You will collaborate with test engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners to translate requirements into complete, production-ready drawing packages. The position reports to the Test Engineering Manager and is based at the Tempe, Arizona site on a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical drafting or design, or equivalent education and training.
- Experience using an electrical CAD program to produce technical drawings.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, connection diagrams, harnessing, and industrial wiring standards.
- Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD Electrical experience.
- Strong attention to detail and a quality assurance mindset.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Experience working with electronic lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with grounding techniques, safety considerations, and signal integrity concepts.
Responsibilities
- Use CAD tools to develop electrical drawing packages for automated test equipment cabinets, electronic control enclosures, test bench setups, and custom cable harness assemblies.
- Create wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and harness drawings that meet industry standards and internal best practices.
- Work with test equipment engineers to select, size, and lay out components such as controllers, power supplies, loads, instrumentation, switching hardware, and interconnect panels.
- Assist with cable harness design, connector selection, and routing strategies.
- Generate accurate and complete parts lists for designed assemblies, ensuring components are manufacturable and procurable.
- Visit lab or production areas to gather details from existing equipment to support as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with technicians during fabrication to resolve design questions and ensure build accuracy.
- Maintain documentation libraries and support configuration control of drawing packages.
- Support identification of alternatives for long-lead or unavailable items.
- Support design reviews and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
