Electrical CAD Designer

Work Location:  Berkeley, CA

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 40

Position Details:

Seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to support an Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Project. This role develops detailed electrical designs, schematics, models, and supporting documentation that translate engineering concepts into manufacturable products, supporting ALS-U engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and installation activities.

Responsibilities:

Electrical CAD Design

• Create and maintain electrical models, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using project-approved CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, KiCad, or similar).

• Review and revise designs based on engineering feedback, design reviews, and approved engineering changes.

  
  
  
  

  Manufacturing and Assembly Documentation

• Generate bills of materials, wire and cable lists, and supporting documentation for manufacturing and assembly activities.

• Prepare documentation with sufficient detail to support the intended manufacturing, assembly, or installation activity.

  
  
  
  

  Engineering Coordination and Design Integration

• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, and other project personnel to ensure designs meet technical requirements and integrate with applicable product assemblies.

• Participate in design coordination and design-review activities as requested.

  
  
  
  

  Design Standards and Document Control

• Perform assigned work in accordance with applicable industry standards, codes, and internal quality requirements.

• Maintain organized design files, libraries, and revision-controlled documentation within Windchill or other designated systems.

The required qualifications are as follows:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience producing electrical CAD designs using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad, or equivalent software.

• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing-ready electrical documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and wire or cable schedules.

• Experience developing and maintaining revision-controlled engineering documentation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical components, schematic development, and wiring practices.

• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes relevant to electrical design activities.

  
  
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DOE national laboratories, research facilities, particle accelerators, or other complex scientific or industrial engineering projects.

• Experience using Autodesk Inventor for three-dimensional electrical or electromechanical design.

• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical CAD models.

• Experience using Windchill for engineering document and configuration management.

• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, or commissioning of complex engineered systems.