Electrical​/Mechanical Designer

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend
. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

The Electrical/Mechanical Designer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining complex electrical and mechanical drawings, product layouts, bills of materials, manufacturing routers, and related technical documentation. Working with limited supervision, this position supports Engineering and Manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle by managing part-number assignments, processing engineering changes, resolving documentation discrepancies, and ensuring product records remain accurate and properly controlled.

The Designer also provides technical guidance to less-experienced team members and supports continuous improvement of CAD and documentation processes.

• Independently create and revise complex electrical and mechanical product drawings using AutoCAD, Solid Works, Cadence OrCAD, and other applicable design tools.
• Update drawings and technical documentation based on approved Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring revisions are accurate, complete, and properly controlled.
• Assist Design Engineering with printed circuit board layouts, mechanical designs, specialized tooling, and thin- and thick-film amplifier designs.
• Perform product layout activities to verify component fit, support design visualization, and identify potential assembly or manufacturability concerns.
• Create detailed illustrations and documentation of product assembly methods for use by Manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials, manufacturing routers, travel tickets, and other product documentation.
• Assign and maintain part numbers for finished products, purchased components, technical documents, inspection methods, and manufacturing records.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols and printed circuit board footprints within OrCAD.
• Enter and maintain accurate engineering and product information within the AS/400 KBM system and other applicable databases.
• Independently process ECNs through the company’s document-control system and assess their impact on drawings, bills of materials, routers, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Review drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards.
• Identify and resolve design and documentation discrepancies in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management.
• Maintain accurate and current electronic records related to engineering designs, revisions, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide drafting and documentation support as directed by the CAD and Documentation Manager.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and backup support to less-experienced designers and documentation personnel.
• Recommend improvements to CAD standards, documentation processes, part-numbering practices, and design workflows.
• Support CAD and documentation needs at other Spectrum Control locations as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in mechanical design, electrical design, drafting, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in electrical/mechanical design, engineering drafting, or product documentation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Solid Works, with demonstrated experience using Cadence OrCAD.
• Experience creating and maintaining OrCAD schematic symbols and printed circuit…