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Wunderlich-Malec

CAD Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · Hybrid

$120K/yr

ENR Top 500 Firm We have a CAD Manager position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This candidate will be responsible for technically leading a CAD department of CAD Designers who do most of ...

LPD Engineering

CAD Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

The CAD Manager will ensure that our drawings meet the highest quality standards, support project delivery across the firm, and keep LPD at the forefront of industry technology. What You Will Do: CAD ...

LPD Engineering

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DEKA Research & Development

CAD Designer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

As a CAD Designer at DEKA Research & Development Corp., you will partner with both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams to support the full spectrum of CAD Department activities. In this role ...

Wunderlich-Malec

CAD Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$120K/yr

ENR Top 500 Firm We have a CAD Manager position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This candidate will be responsible for technically leading a CAD department of CAD Designers who do most of ...

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CAD Designer

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$60K - $80K/yr

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ORANGE EV LLC

CAD Designer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$25.50 - $35.25/hr

Position Summary The CAD Designer is responsible for creating and managing electrical and mechanical system and component CAD models and drawings for current and future model programs. Position ...

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CAD Technician

Indianapolis, IN

$25 - $30/hr

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DEKA Research and Development

CAD Designer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

As a CAD Designer at DEKA Research & Development Corp., you will partner with both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams to support the full spectrum of CAD Department activities. In this role ...

DEKA

CAD Designer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

As a CAD Designer at DEKA Research & Development Corp., you will partner with both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams to support the full spectrum of CAD Department activities. In this role ...

SGM

CAD Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$92K - $124K/yr

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Kratos Defense

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Dallastown, PA

To provide support to the CAD Manager on personnel matters and to assist with management and direction of the assigned CAD staff. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Assists in directing the efforts of the CA ...

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CAD Manager

Wunderlich-Malec

Eden Prairie, MN • Hybrid

$120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is 100% employee-owned and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

  • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
  • A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
  • ENR Top 500 Firm

We have a CAD Manager position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This candidate will be responsible for technically leading a CAD department of CAD Designers who do most of their work in AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.

This position is responsible for technically leading a CAD department of CAD Designers who do most of their work in AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault. Industrial control panel designs are completed using AutoCAD Electrical. Controlled drawings and standards are kept in Autodesk Vault. This position is responsible for coordinating work for up to ten CAD Designers.

Major Responsibilities

  • Support Engineering in the design and documentation of Electrical Schematics, PI&Ds, and panel layouts on projects
  • Assist in developing and maintaining procedures related to the enforcement of CAD and standards
  • Assist in analyzing and producing productivity enhancements and customizations (automated quality checks)
  • Provide technical expertise for the transfer of CAD data to our Production CNC machine
  • Assist in training internal users on corporate CAD standards, new software, and upgrades, as well as best practices
  • Provide production and technical CAD support for all CAD software
  • Hold regular CAD meetings to disseminate new information to the CAD Group
  • Schedule CAD Designer resources to appropriate jobs
  • Ability to write and speak clearly, and communicate effectively
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks

Minimum Requirements

Education Two-year degree in CAD Technology.

Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years experience using AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experience with UL508A Control Panel design is essential
  • Servant-leadership attitude is preferred

Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, ability to travel distances for meetings and projects to meet deadlines.

Working Environment Standard office environment: frequent use of personal computer, facsimile, and copy machines, along with other office equipment.

Our People

  • Empowered Individuals – Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
  • Rewarded & Motivated – Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
  • Positive Attitudes – Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
  • Knowledgeable – Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job.  They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance.

Salary Range The expected salary range is $120,000 to 140,000 base per year depending on skillset and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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