Hitachi

CAD Engineer

In short

This is a contract CAD Engineer role (6–12 months, extendable) at Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services in Pleasanton, CA, a maker of ion linear accelerator systems for medical, industrial and research customers. The work is high-volume revision of existing SolidWorks drawings based on manufacturing feedback, not new product design, with daily output and rework KPIs. It requires 3+ years of CAD experience, strong SolidWorks drafting skills, GD&T knowledge, and experience with PDM systems such as EPDM.

CAD Engineer
Company: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc.
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Status: 6 – 12 month contract (eligible for extension)
The Company
Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. is the world's leading commercial supplier of ion linear accelerator systems. We specialize in the development, production, installation and servicing of low-cost compact ion linear accelerators (linacs) using radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) linac and drift-tube linac (DTL) technology. Our company is dedicated to using this position of leadership to provide the highest quality and most reliable commercial ion linac systems to meet the needs of customers in medical, industrial, and research applications. HPES is located in Pleasanton, CA as well as 5 Service Maintenance sites – Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ, MD Anderson, Houston, TX, St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memphis, TN and John Hopkins Medical, Washington, DC.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Engineer to support a high-priority initiative focused on improving and updating a large volume of existing engineering drawings. This role is not focused on new product design but on high-volume revision and improvement work based on manufacturing feedback.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Review and update existing SolidWorks drawings based on manufacturing and production feedback
•Modify dimensions, tolerances, annotations, and BOMs; ensure consistency between 3D models and 2D drawings
•Execute high-volume drawing revisions efficiently
•Manage revisions using PDM (SolidWorks PDM / EPDM)
KPI (Key Performance Indicators)
•6 - 10 drawing revisions per day per engineer (depending on complexity)
•< 10% rework rate (measured as returned corrections)
•Backlog reduction target: 20 – 30% per month
•100% compliance with PDM revision and workflow standards
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer technology, or equivalent experience
•Minimum of 3+ years' experience in CAD software
•Proficiency in SolidWorks (Drawing environment focused)
•Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications (preferred)
•Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
•Experience updating existing engineering drawings
•Working knowledge of GD&T
•Experience with PDM systems (EPDM preferred)
Pay
For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected hourly rate for this position in our California office salary range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $27.50 - $34 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

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