Mechanical Engineering Technician

MACOM•Hamilton Township, NJ

8d•$55,000 - $80,000

About The Position

MACOM is hiring a technician to work with its Hamilton, New Jersey design team. The technician will create electrical and opto-mechanical drawings supporting design engineering and production manufacturing, and will help prepare full manufacturing documentation packages for complex electromechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies. The role works with mechanical designers, electrical engineers, other MACOM departments, manufacturing partners, vendors, design engineers, and subcontractors to produce realizable designs that account for manufacturing capabilities. The technician creates and revises accurate SolidWorks models and drawings from sketches and instructions, generates printed circuit board drawings and assembly prints, maintains CAD files and product documentation, and supports engineering change orders. The role requires careful review of drawings and sketches, design-rule checking, and communication with engineers to resolve unclear instructions. It also calls for creative and critical thinking, strong attention to detail, and effective coordination across multiple projects and managers. Only U.S. Persons, as defined in the posting, will be considered because of ITAR regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary range: $55,000–$80,000, with the actual offer depending on factors including work location, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Formal drafting training, such as vocational high school with a relevant trade, trade school, or community college.
At least 1 year of experience in a SolidWorks Operator role.
Outstanding fluency and skill with SolidWorks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of drafting standards and best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Basic understanding of electronic circuits.
Strong time-management skills to handle multiple projects and managers with competing deadlines.
Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting partnerships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status) due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with SolidWorks 3D design and 2D drafting.
Experience with AutoCAD, especially converting AutoCAD mechanical drawings to SolidWorks.
Prior experience with RF design, optics, and optical fiber design.

Responsibilities

Work with mechanical designers to create complete manufacturing documentation packages for complex electromechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Work with electrical engineers to generate documentation packages for manufacturing partners.
Coordinate with MACOM departments, manufacturing partners, and vendors to create designs that account for manufacturing capabilities.
Create accurate SolidWorks drawings from hand sketches and verbal instructions.
Generate engineering drawings for printed circuit board designs and assembly prints.
Work with design engineers and subcontractors to produce and revise drawings.
Create sketches and drawings to support the project team's design process.
Manage sketches and drawings on the CAD server according to the established structure.
Review and check sketches and drawings for errors before sending them to the design team.
Seek clarification from engineers when instructions are uncertain.
Perform design-rule checking and update design rules as required.
Maintain product documentation and engineering change orders.
Promote drafting as a function and core competency within the company.
Keep current with advances in engineering documentation.