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CAD Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Job ID: R0133907
Date Posted: Jun 10, 2026
Sector: Regional Headquarters, R&D & Others
Company Name: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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Job Description:
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. (HPES) provides service and maintenance operations to Particle Therapy systems. Accsys Technologies, a division of HPES designs and manufactures ion RF LINAC systems (radio frequency linear accelerator), which are used in Particle Beam Therapy systems and R&D applications. Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. is a Hitachi Group Company.
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)
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.
Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications (preferred)
Experience updating existing engineering drawings
Working knowledge of GD&T
Experience with PDM systems (EPDM preferred)
Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge
For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): The expected hourly rate for this position in our California office is $27.50 - $30 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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