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Santa Clara, California, United States
Job ID:
R0133907
Date Posted:
2026-06-10
Company Name:
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Location:
Santa Clara, California, United States
Job ID:
R0133907
Date Posted:
2026-06-10
Company Name:
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a CAD Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with CAD engineering duties. A mechanical or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly, but a general technology degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET occupation profile to confirm acceptable degree fields before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAD Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. That history signals an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer declining mid-offer.
Confirm software proficiency in your credentials
Employers filing an LCA for CAD roles specify the job duties that justify the specialty occupation classification. Document your proficiency in platform-specific tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA in your portfolio, since USCIS may scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a degree.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
CAD engineers hired by universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated labs may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer holds cap-exempt status before counting on an April filing.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job's SOC code and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know whether the offered salary satisfies Level I, II, or III requirements.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your CAD Engineer role ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer's transfer petition. Have your portfolio and credentials ready so a new sponsor can file quickly without premium processing delays eating into that window.
H-1B Visa CAD Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAD Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, industrial design, or engineering technology. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement can face RFEs. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, not just the job title, genuinely require specialized degree-level knowledge to perform.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for CAD engineers?
Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and product development firms file the largest share of LCAs for CAD Engineer roles based on DOL disclosure data. Defense contractors and medical device companies also sponsor regularly due to the precision engineering requirements of their products. Browse verified H-1B sponsors for this role on Migrate Mate to find active filings filtered by industry.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new CAD Engineer role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA covering your updated job duties and work location.
What happens if my CAD Engineer duties change significantly after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area always triggers a new LCA. USCIS expects the approved petition to reflect what you're actually doing, so coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a role change or worksite transfer.
How do I find CAD Engineer jobs where the employer already has H-1B sponsorship experience?
Targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings shortens the sponsorship timeline significantly because they have established legal counsel and internal processes. Migrate Mate surfaces CAD Engineer job listings from employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies that won't be navigating sponsorship for the first time.