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Computer Aided Design Engineer

Hitachi
Pleasanton, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

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)
  • - <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.
  • 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.

Salary : $28 - $30

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