Northland Controls

CAD Engineer

Northland Controls  •  $550k - $650k/yr  •  California (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: India - Bengaluru - Bengaluru, CA 99999
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $550,000.00 - $650,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Design
The CAD Engineer is a key member of the Design team, supporting Regional Design Engineers in delivering high-quality security system designs that meet both client standards and Northland Control Systems’ design requirements.
This role is responsible for creating detailed design packages under the guidance of Design Engineers, including floor plans, equipment layouts, device elevations, riser diagrams, and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
The CAD Engineer works closely with Regional and Design Engineers across a global design center that supports AMER, APAC, and EMEA regions, operating in a 24/7 three-shift model aligned to regional time zones. The ultimate objective is to produce comprehensive and accurate security designs that form the foundation of project scope and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accurate and complete design packages, including:
- - Floor plans
- - Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- - Single-line diagrams
- - Elevations and device details
- Ensure all designs comply with client security standards and Northland drawing standards
- Proactively communicate with Regional Design Engineers regarding design requirements, clarifications, and any issues impacting deliverables
- Perform self-review (QA/QC) of all design work prior to submission
- Manage assigned workload to meet design logs and project deadlines
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication throughout all stages of a design request
- Keep design logs, client portfolios, and SharePoint sites up to date and organized
- Accurately complete timesheets, ensuring time is allocated correctly to live projects

Qualifications
- Experience working on design and coordination across multi-region/global teams
- Basic understanding of electrical/electronic systems
- Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) – 2018 or later
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Education & Experience
- Professional Certificate, Diploma (e.g., NiTec), or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field
Reporting Structure
- This role does not have direct reports
- Responsible for providing updates and insights to team members and management

Work Environment
- Primarily office-based in Bangalore
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered at management discretion
Working Hours
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) operating on a monthly rotating shift schedule:
- Shift 1: 08:30 – 17:30
- Shift 2: 14:30 – 23:30
- Shift 3: 21:30 – 06:30
Travel
- Occasional travel required (up to 20%) for training and project support
Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in India

Additional Information
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and expectations of the role. Duties may evolve based on business needs.
Northland Controls

About Northland Controls

Northland Controls designs, installs, manages and harmonizes physical security systems across the globe with unparalleled services. No excuses. We have successfully executed thousands of projects for the world’s most demanding organizations—especially those grappling with rapid worldwide growth. Bound by a unique set of core values, more than 270 highly trained security professionals relentlessly focus on the highest quality integration and complex, security solutions.

The values that unite us are: Take on Challenges, Be Honorable, Have Fun, Put People First and Do Whatever It Takes. We believe our core values set us apart in the industry and have helped us grow organically to serve the world’s most recognizable and trusted brands.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have a global footprint with offices in Washington, DC, Rochester, NY, Austin, TX, Montreal, London, Dublin, Heidelberg, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangalore, Chennai, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur.

Northland excels at integrating software and security components together to provide harmonious security, while having the operational expertise to manage these programs. We have built a comprehensive network of heavily vetted system integration partners whose work we hold to the same standard as our own. This equates to hundreds of people available at any given time to respond to our customers’ needs. This year alone, we’ve installed systems in over 90 countries.

Industry
Security & Investigations
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Fremont, CA
Year Founded
1982
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