Senior CAD Designer

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position

Summary

• Role: Responsible for creating/updating all types of model related documents and mechanical drawing utilizing computer aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD, DraftSight and/or SolidWorks, MS Office and Mini-Circuits legacy software programs, and posing new/revised drawings and documents into PLM system. Member is also responsible for managing group of CAD Designers (Levels I & II), checking variety of model documents and mechanical drawings created/updated by them for completeness and compliance with Arena Change Orders’ requirements (ECO, NPO), design requests (ECR, NPR) and service tickets. Member has to ensure that created/updated drawings and documents meet product design goals, existing standards and Mini-Circuits procedures.
• Knowledge: A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. Must provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Job complexity: Works on all types of job assignments. Handles complex issues and problems. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving expected results. Collaborate on technical decisions with design and process engineers, QA and production departments based on his experience, suggest design/process improvements if such needed.
• Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Characteristics: The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated, detail oriented, Team player that can identify issues, implement solutions and continuously strive to improve. Must be able to professionally, politely and effectively work with a diverse group of members. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The ability to communicate verbally in Russian or Mandarin is beneficial.

Salary Range: $100,000-115,000

Job Function:

• Create new drawings or revise existing drawings using CAD software based on mark-ups or hand sketches provided by design or process engineers and create PDF files for new or revised drawings to be published in PLM system.
• Create/update model documents in accordance with Change Orders using Word processing software and prepare them to be published in PLM system.
• Maintain files in SolidWorks PDM system.
• Prepare library elements of components to be used in the assembly drawings and model wiring layouts, based on Specification Control Drawing (SCD) for applicable components.
• Prepare 3D drawings of Mini-Circuits products per customer requests or to be published on the web.
• Prepare draft drawings per engineering requests for Engineering Development (ED) projects.
• Check completeness of Bill of Materials entered in PLM system and correctness of model routings entered/updated in AS/400 (or another ERP system in use) against mark ups provided in Change Order.
• Uses Mini-Circuits legacy software program to create a PDF version of model routings (model -10 page) from AS/400.
• Create artwork files to mark metal parts (covers, enclosures, plates) using stamping method.
• Make job assignments in PLM system.
• Check variety of model documents and mechanical drawings created/updated by junior CAD Designers for completeness and compliance with Arena Change Orders’ requirements (ECO, NPO), design requests (ECR, NPR) and service tickets.
• Timely respond to any assignment made in PLM system and update assignment status.
• Review, update and generate CAD procedures and processes to ensure the highest level of design standards are achieved and maintained.
• Support CAD team in ISO Audits and Management reviews and participate in internal and external audits.

Expectations and Growth:

During first 6 months:

• Demonstrate proficiency using CAD software for electro-mechanical assemblies and mechanical parts.
• Develop proficiency using AS400 (or another ERP system in use) and Arena PLM tool in day-to-day work.
• Demonstrate good understanding of company procedures and production processes.

During first 12 months:

• Continue as per above.
• Adeptness in following procedures defined in various documents e.g following design rules, following Company procedures (CPs) and following ISO controlled documentation.
• Demonstrate full understanding of standard MCL assembly and manufacturing methods
• Demonstrate considerable productive results with quality output in specific job functions, tasks and responsibilities stipulated above.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: BSME or BSEE Degree with 6+ years of experience in creating drawings for electronic and mechanical assemblies and details.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. The ability to communicate verbally in Russian or Mandarin is beneficial.
• Ability to customize AutoCAD, DraftSight or SolidWorks in order to improve its performance.
• Ability to create 3D drawings using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and experience using modern CAD/CAM design tools and ability and willingness to learn new software as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, detail oriented, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.