Computer Aided Design Automation Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.

In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

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.

What You'll Work On

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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The base pay for this position is

$21.55 - $43.05/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:EP ElectrophysiologyLOCATION:United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane NADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf