ECU MCAD Engineer
- Salary
- $115,000 - $140,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 7 October 2026.
About the role
ALTEN Technology USA's standard text
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
ECU MCAD Engineer
ONSITE in Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
● Create, update, and maintain 2D prints and 3D CAD models for ECU mechanical components and assemblies.
● Incorporate part DFM feedback from suppliers and manufacturing into CAD models and drawings.
● Apply GD&T per the applicable standard to define functional requirements, datums, and tolerances on engineering drawings.
● Keep drawings and models consistent, accurate, and current through design iterations and engineering changes.
● Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to resolve fit, form, and function questions.
● Manage revisions and document release through the PDM/PLM system in line with team processes.
● Review drawings and models for completeness and drafting-standard compliance prior to release.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
● Demonstrated experience as a CAD designer or MCAD engineer producing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
● Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO equivalent).
● Experience incorporating DFM feedback into part designs and drawings.
● Proficiency in a major 3D CAD package (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks).
● Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with ECU, electronics enclosure, or automotive electronic module mechanical design.
Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
What this role asks for
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The team: Automotive HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 28 open in Automotive. 12 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in February: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
CATIA (10 of 28), Jira (9 of 28), Embedded Systems (8 of 28), GD&T (7 of 28), Linux (7 of 28), Python (6 of 28), Bluetooth (4 of 28)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Trim Validation Engineer posted Oct 17
- Electrical Test Engineer, High Voltage Zonal Module posted Oct 13
- Mechanical Release Engineer posted Oct 12
- Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer posted Oct 9
- Automotive Embedded Software Engineer posted Oct 6
- TPM, Interior Systems posted Sep 30
- TPM, Multimedia and Platform (BSP) posted Sep 30
- Staff Technical Program Manager — Android Framework & Projection Certification posted Sep 30
- TPM, Release Management and Cloud Platform posted Sep 29
- Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Access posted Sep 28
- Audio DSP Engineer posted Sep 23
- Electrical Systems Engineer posted Sep 11
- Senior Logistics Systems Engineer posted Sep 9
- Exterior Mechanisms Engineer posted Sep 8
- Supplier Quality Engineer posted Aug 31
- Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer posted Aug 27
- Interior Systems Engineer, Center Consoles posted Aug 27
- Technical Program Manager, Operations and AI Enablement posted Aug 18
- Embedded Linux Security Engineer posted Aug 12
- Automotive Firmware Validation Engineer posted Aug 12
- Wire Harness Engineer posted Aug 12
- Sr. Electrical Integration Engineer posted Aug 7
- Vehicle Launch Engineer, Body Exteriors posted Jul 30
- Mechanical Systems Engineer, Exterior Sensor Integration posted Jul 30
- Design Release Engineer, Body Interior- Hard Trim posted Feb 2
- Design Release Engineer- Soft Trim posted Feb 2
- Closures System Engineer posted Feb 2
From the team and dates on ALTEN Technology USA's own job board.
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