Why this role stands out
This hybrid role at ALTEN Technology USA offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the automotive sector, fostering significant career growth and skill development. You'll thrive here if you're a detail-oriented engineer eager to collaborate with a supportive team on impactful innovations. Apply today to join a leading engineering firm and shape the future of technology!
Quick overview
Job description
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
ECU MCAD Engineer
ONSITE in Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
● Create, update, and maintain 2D prints and 3D CAD models for ECU mechanical components and assemblies.
● Incorporate part DFM feedback from suppliers and manufacturing into CAD models and drawings.
● Apply GD&T per the applicable standard to define functional requirements, datums, and tolerances on engineering drawings.
● Keep drawings and models consistent, accurate, and current through design iterations and engineering changes.
● Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to resolve fit, form, and function questions.
● Manage revisions and document release through the PDM/PLM system in line with team processes.
● Review drawings and models for completeness and drafting-standard compliance prior to release.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
● Demonstrated experience as a CAD designer or MCAD engineer producing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
● Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO equivalent).
● Experience incorporating DFM feedback into part designs and drawings.
● Proficiency in a major 3D CAD package (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks).
● Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with ECU, electronics enclosure, or automotive electronic module mechanical design.
Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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