Keysight Technologies, Inc

Mechanical CAD Drafter

Keysight Technologies, Inc$64K — $107K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Mechanical Drafting or relevant hands-on experience required.
  • 6-8 years of experience with 2D drawing applications in an R&D environment.
  • 2-3 years of experience with 3D solid modeling CAD, preferably Siemens NX.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator experience is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving technologies.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
  • Collaborative skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver precise 2D mechanical part drawings for manufacturing.
  • Interpret product requirements and engineering specifications effectively.
  • Coordinate data from various sources for standardized documentation.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Contribute expertise to cross-functional project teams.
  • Work independently while supporting the engineering team in drafting tasks.
  • Estimate project timelines and manage personal workload efficiently.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Keysight's Semiconductor Infrastructure Solutions (SIS) is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical CAD Drafter to join our centralized support organization. In this role, you will collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing teams to deliver essential mechanical drafting services for products spanning mechanical, optical, laser, and electronics domains. Responsibilities include generating precise 2D drawings to support part manufacturing and coordinating data from multiple sources to produce standardized documentation for New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing environments. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success of cross-functional project teams.

  • Extensive experience in creating precision-machined mechanical part drawings, and interpreting product requirements and engineering specifications.
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T concepts, including ASME Y14.5-2018 and ISO 1101 standards for dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Experience working within Product Data Management systems (preferably NX Teamcenter) and Product Lifecycle Management systems (preferably Enovia 3DEXPERIENCE).
  • Familiarity working with 3D solid modeling mechanical CAD applications, with a strong preference for Siemens NX.
  • General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic machining, electronics, optics, sheet metal, and casting.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively take direction from internal customers (engineers) to create and update mechanical 2D drawings with minimal supervision.
  • Proven capability to estimate project schedule requirements and manage personal tasks to meet quality and delivery objectives.
  • Candidates whose drafting experience is primarily in architecture will not be considered for this role. This position is NOT an Engineering Design role. We are looking for a Mechanical Drafter with a background in technology-driven industries.

Qualifications

  • An associate's degree or technical certification in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent hands-on experience in the field is required.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience with 2D drawing applications, ideally within a research and development (R&D) environment.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with 3D solid modeling mechanical CAD applications; strong preference for proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Adobe Illustrator is considered an asset.
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems and a willingness to adapt and expand skills in response to evolving technologies and business requirements.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to accurately manipulate and analyze small data sets, identify discrepancies, and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally across multiple functions to achieve shared objectives.
  • Reliable and flexible, with the ability to accept direction from others and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Self-motivated and able to work on site full-time with minimal supervision.

This position is NOT an Engineering Design role. We are looking for a Mechanical Drafter.

Pay Range:

USD Minimum $64,310.00, Midpoint $85,740.00 - USD Maximum $107,180.00 /Year

The level of this role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills; most offers will be be between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range listed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

About Keysight Technologies, Inc

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology company that helps its engineering, enterprise and service provider customers optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost. Keysight's solutions go where the electronic signal goes, from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets.
Learn more about Keysight Technologies, Inc
Size
14,500 employees
Market Cap
$30.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$636 million
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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