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Mechanical CAD Designer (PTC Creo) | 1-Year Contract | Onsite | Berkeley, CA | $73/hour Bring your Creo expertise into a highly technical research environment. Our client, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U). You'll develop complex mechanical equipment and assemblies that will move from design through fabrication and installation. Working alongside engineers and scientists, you'll use PTC Creo Parametric to create detailed 3D models, complex assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawing packages. This role is a strong fit for an experienced Creo designer who enjoys challenging mechanical work, GD&T, and seeing designs move from concept to real-world hardware.

Employment Type:

W2 only

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Third-Party Submissions:

No C2C, subcontractors, or third-party candidates will be considered.

Background Check :

A criminal background check will be conducted. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain detailed 3D mechanical parts and complex assemblies using PTC Creo Parametric. Translate engineering concepts and functional requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs. Build and revise complex assemblies using parent-child relationships, top-down design, simplified representations, patterns, sweeps, and trajectories. Prepare manufacturing-ready drawing packages, including fabrication drawings, multi-sheet assembly drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials. Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and project teams to resolve design issues and ensure proper interface and assembly integration. Maintain organized, revision-controlled models and drawings in Windchill or other designated systems. Qualifications Bachelor's-degree-level knowledge or equivalent experience in mechanical design, engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related CAD discipline. 5+ years of current or recent professional experience using PTC Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/ENGINEER/Wildfire) for mechanical CAD design. Experience building and managing complex assemblies using advanced Creo modeling techniques. Experience producing manufacturing-ready Creo drawing packages, including GD&T, detailed fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs. Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical designs. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DOE national laboratories, research facilities, particle accelerators, or other complex scientific or industrial engineering projects. Experience using Windchill or another PLM/PDM system. Experience with synchrotron or beamline design, or supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, or commissioning of complex engineered systems. #zr