CAD Designer II

Abbott Laboratories • Plymouth, MN

44d • $22 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the CAD Designer II supports engineers and technicians in the creation and revision of CAD models and/or detailed drawings for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling. This is an hourly position and the pay for this role will be $32-36 per hour.

Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting
• 3+ years of work experience in a Drafter/Designer role
• Experience using SolidWorks 2023 or later versions.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability. (e.g., Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Extrusions, Braiding)
• Experience using engineering measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification
• Experience using Windchill PDMLink 12.0/13.0 with Workgroup Manager or equivalent PLM/PDM system.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Draft Analysis, Interference Detection, Collision Detection, Geometry Comparison)
• Willingness to learn Creo and AutoCAD mechanical through OTJ or professional training courses.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models of new and existing design concepts using SolidWorks.
• Generate detailed drawings of new and existing design concepts.
• Adhere to and apply current industry drafting standards to detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize new and existing designs.
• Maintain CAD files and corresponding documents in all existing data management systems.
• Process engineering change requests, updating all applicable documents to current Abbott standards.
• May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of assemblies, components, and drawings.
• May perform virtual analysis and simulation testing of 3D CAD models.
• Ability to recognize and solve typical problems that can occur in own work area.
• Ensure requirements of the PDP process are adhered to, as necessary.
• Ensure that quality management system requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott Policies.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree