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Nvidia

CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging ...

CTC USA, LLC

Senior CAD Engineer

Liberty, NC · On-site

Senior CAD Engineer Location: Liberty, NC, 27298 Job Type: 1 year+ Contract About CTC: Since its founding in 1996, CTC has grown into a trusted global partner in AI & ML, Enterprise Applications ...

TalTeam

Senior CAD Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

Senior CAD Engineer Location: Liberty, NC Duration: 12 Months+ THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE AT LIBERTY, NC MONDAY - FRIDAY. NEED ONLY LOCALS TO LIBERTY, NC What we're looking for: Client's Production ...

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Mercury Systems

Principal CAD Engineer

Hudson, NH · On-site

The CAD Engineering team supports all of our current and future product developments. Mercury Systems uses cutting edge technology from Intel, Freescale, Xilinx, Altera, Broadcom, and others. The ...

mercury

Principal CAD Engineer

Hudson, NH · On-site

The CAD Engineering team supports all of our current and future product developments. Mercury Systems uses cutting edge technology from Intel, Freescale, Xilinx, Altera, Broadcom, and others. The ...

Mercury Systems

Principal CAD Engineer

Hudson, NH · On-site

The CAD Engineering team supports all of our current and future product developments. Mercury Systems uses cutting edge technology from Intel, Freescale, Xilinx, Altera, Broadcom, and others. The ...

CommScope Inc.

CAD Engineer

Apex, NC · On-site

The CAD Designer for Telecom Outside Plant (OSP) New Product Development supports the development of next-generation telecom products by transforming conceptual ideas into detailed engineering ...

Kyyba Inc

Senior CAD Engineer

Liberty, NC · On-site

Senior CAD Engineer Are you a CAD professional seeking a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? Our client, a leading company in Automotive Industry , is looking for a talented Senior CAD Engineer to ...

Southern Cast Products

CAD Engineer

Jonesboro, AR · On-site

Southern Cast Products is seeking a motivated CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use SolidWorks to design mold packages, foundry patterns, and other items used in our ...

Southern Cast Products

CAD Engineer

Jonesboro, AR · On-site

Southern Cast Products is seeking a motivated CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use SolidWorks to design mold packages, foundry patterns, and other items used in our ...

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

IC CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$124K/yr

As an IC CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Cadence Virtuoso platform and LEF file generation in a custom design environment at AMD. You will work with CAD team members to ...

DCS Lab

CAD Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

CAM Engineer / CAD-CAM Engineer Location: Winston-Salem, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday Compensation: Open, based on technical experience and engineering background About the ...

CommScope, Inc.

CAD Engineer

Apex, NC · On-site

The CAD Designer for Telecom Outside Plant (OSP) New Product Development supports the development of next-generation telecom products by transforming conceptual ideas into detailed engineering ...

Astranis

CAD Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$105K - $130K/yr

Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. CAD Engineer As an Astranis CAD Engineer you will design, develop, configure ...

Advanced Micro Devices

IC CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

THE ROLE As an IC CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Cadence Virtuoso platform and LEF file generation in a custom design environment at AMD. You will work with CAD team members ...

Atomic Machines

Generative AI CAD Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site +1

$210K - $260K/yr

About this role As a Generative AI CAD Engineer, you can shape our CAD/automation workflows by developing generative and programmatic CAD pipelines that transform design specifications into ...

Atomic Machines

Generative AI CAD Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

About this role As a Generative AI CAD Engineer, you can shape our CAD/automation workflows by developing generative and programmatic CAD pipelines that transform design specifications into ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for cad engineer in the United States is $93,130.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $119,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CAD engineer?

A CAD engineer is a highly skilled technician that works with computer-aided design (CAD) computer software. In this career, you specialize in designing complex buildings, machinery, and even automobiles using programs like AutoCAD. You may work with both two dimensional and three-dimensional designs. 2D modeling is referred to as surface modeling, as opposed to solid modeling, which is the 3D approach. Your job duties include creating detailed designs on your computer, translating design requirements into a finalized design specification, and presenting your designs to customers and management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CAD engineer?

To thrive as a CAD Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, proficiency in drafting and design, and typically a degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering fields. Expertise in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and familiarity with industry standards are essential, with certifications in these tools often preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and translate concepts into precise technical drawings. These competencies ensure the accurate and efficient development of design projects, reducing errors and streamlining product development.

What is the difference between Cad Engineer vs Mechanical Drafter?

AspectCad EngineerMechanical Drafter
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, CAD certificationsAssociate's or diploma in drafting, CAD training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesArchitectural and engineering drafting departments
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, product design, constructionArchitectural, mechanical, and manufacturing industries

Cad Engineers and Mechanical Drafters both work with CAD software, but Cad Engineers focus on designing and analyzing engineering projects, while Mechanical Drafters create detailed technical drawings. Cad Engineers typically have a broader role involving engineering principles, whereas Mechanical Drafters specialize in drafting detailed mechanical components.

Are CAD engineers paid well?

CAD engineers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and industry. Skilled CAD engineers proficient in software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks and holding relevant certifications tend to have higher earning potential. Overall, the role offers good compensation relative to technical design positions.

How much do CAD engineers earn?

CAD engineers typically earn between $60,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries. Salaries also vary based on the complexity of projects and the use of advanced CAD software tools.
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CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • Hybrid

Nvidia
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support installation, configuration, and support of foundry techfiles.

  • Perform expert debugging of design errors and assist in resolving tool, techfile, and design issues.

  • Develop scripts and infrastructure to improve productivity and support design in new process technologies.

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors. And you will develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide! A successful candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone who enjoys writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in Skill, Perl and C++ is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills.

What you'll be doing:

  • Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.

  • Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution: explaining user errors to designers; explaining techfile errors to the foundry support team, and explaining tool errors to EDA partners.

  • Custom edit foundry techfiles to define and implement NVIDIA design methodologies.

  • We use a variety of standard off-the-shelf EDA tools at NVIDIA. You would be responsible for supporting and maintaining CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.

  • Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.

  • Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.

  • Write scripts using perl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.


What we need to see:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); MS preferred

  • 2 plus year of work experience

  • A basic understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.

  • Excellent programming skills; experience with perl, Cadence SKILL, C++, tcl.

  • Great interpersonal skills

  • Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.


NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 12, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

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