Senior Level CAD Designer Jobs

Senior level cad designer jobs put experienced designers in charge of complex drawing packages, technical standards, and the junior staff who depend on their guidance to execute. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Apple, Google, and HNTB Corporation hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles84
Top stateTexas
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Micron Technology
Principal CAD Engineer/Manager
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Micron Technology
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Principal CAD Engineer/Manager
Micron Technology
San Jose, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$177k - $301k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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GSG Consultants, Inc.
CAD Designer
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GSG Consultants, Inc.
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CAD Designer
GSG Consultants, Inc.
Lisle, Illinois
Civil & Structural Engineering
Drafting & CAD
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60k - $68k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Apple
FE RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer
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Apple
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FE RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$181k - $318k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Senior CAD Designer
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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Senior CAD Designer
WSP
Phoenix, Arizona
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Drafting & CAD
$73k - $116k/yr

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CAD Application Engineer – PTC Creo (Enterprise Ownership)
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CAD Application Engineer – PTC Creo (Enterprise Ownership)
Conmet
Vancouver, Washington
Drafting & CAD
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$100k - $172k/yr

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Senior Level CAD Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple44
  • Google
    Google3
  • HNTB Corporation
    HNTB Corporation3
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA2
  • Xometry
    Xometry2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware51
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Technology & Software11
  • Manufacturing3
  • Artificial Intelligence3

Senior Level CAD Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level cad designer job?

Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who can own a project from concept to final deliverable without close supervision. Highlight experience leading drawing reviews, setting CAD standards, and mentoring junior staff. A portfolio showing complex multi-discipline projects, proficiency in industry-standard software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and familiarity with GD&T and relevant industry codes will give you a clear edge at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level cad designers?

Companies hiring senior level cad designers right now include Apple, Google, and HNTB Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from engineering firms, manufacturers, and infrastructure organizations that run large, ongoing capital projects requiring experienced technical leadership.

Are there remote senior level cad designer jobs?

Yes, though most senior cad designer roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the collaborative and hardware-dependent nature of the work. About 3% of senior level cad designer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so fully remote positions exist but are less common than in purely software-driven fields.

What makes a cad designer role senior level?

Senior cad designer roles carry clear ownership of deliverables, technical standards, and project outcomes. Expect to define drafting conventions, review and approve the work of others, coordinate directly with engineers and project managers, and resolve complex design conflicts independently. The distinction from mid-level roles is accountability: senior designers are the final technical authority on drawing accuracy and CAD quality within their team.

Which industries hire the most senior level cad designers?

Senior Level cad designer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run capital-intensive projects, face strict documentation and compliance requirements, and need experienced designers who can manage complex drawing sets across long project lifecycles.