CAD Designer, Experienced

Johnstech Int'L•Minneapolis, MN

28d•$26 - $34

About The Position

Johnstech’s Design & Drafting Team supports engineers through the creation of engineering designs, tooling and fixturing for our patented products. You will work with our engineers to develop mechanical design conceptualization, layout, simulation and verification of our products. This includes conducting design reviews, layout comparisons and other analyses under the guidance of engineering personnel to optimize solutions.

Requirements

Required High School Diploma/GED and Technical Drafting Degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent work experience.
3+ years’ experience.
Solidworks experirence
Able to coordinate the development and layout of precision mechanical design solutions with a high degree of accuracy and functionality.
General manufacturing knowledge a plus.
Committed to improving and developing high quality, reliable design solutions.
Strong communication skills and able to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical individuals such as peers, suppliers and customers.
Flexible/Adaptable to adjust to changing department and customer needs.
Able to mentor less experienced drafters/designers, sharing with them what you know through positive and constructive feedback.
Able to set and meet departmental and company objectives and goals on schedule.
Able to create timely, innovative, cost-effective design solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Internally motivated (i.e., self-starter) and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing very tight tolerance parts – Johnstech tolerances range from .006mm to 0.1mm with a typical tolerance being .013 mm.

Responsibilities

Layout/Conceptualize/Design high difficulty contactor designs, accessories and other mechanical devices using CAD on either existing or new products.
Integrate concepts with manufacturing requirements to produce functional parts.
Understand and implement geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Assist engineering and research personnel in prototype development and test.
Recommend product improvements and enhancements for improving methods/workflow through the department.
Work collaboratively with engineering, management and other functional departments and provide input and assistance.
Adhere to company design and drafting standards.
Other duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (ICHRA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified insurance plans- Employer and employee funded
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified insurance plans-employee funded
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) Safe Harbor Plan + company matching
Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off – Holiday, Personal Holiday, Volunteer Day and accrued PTO
Paid Bereavement
Paid Jury Duty
Free parking
Complimentary coffee (Caribou), apple cider, hot chocolate, tea & fresh popped popcorn!