AutoCAD Administrator

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 82,560 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading power distribution manufacturer is looking for an AutoCAD Administrator in Fremont, CA. The role involves managing the CAD library, ensuring compliance with AutoCAD standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance design workflows. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level skills in AutoCAD, strong organizational and communication skills, and at least 5 years of experience in CAD management. Competitive salary between $82,560-$115,000, depends on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in CAD management or related role.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD library development and training programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IEM's CAD library and develop standardized symbols.
• Partner with engineering to maintain libraries and layouts.
• Drive innovation in CAD workflows and improve engineering efficiency.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field or engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

The AutoCAD Administrator is responsible to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IEM’s AutoCAD standards, symbol libraries, and design blocks. Being part of the CAD team that will own the AutoCAD library, drives standardization across the organization, and ensures CAD tools enable engineering efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. Response to any AutoCAD users request for help and deliver help in a timely fashion.

Key Responsibilities

• Part of team that will manage IEM’s CAD library, including development of standardized symbols, design blocks, templates, and drawing tools to support engineering productivity.
• Able to create and edit documentation, and enforce IEM-wide CAD standards, consolidating best practices from all locations into a unified, well-documented system.
• Partner with engineering, mechanical design, and production teams to develop and maintain libraries of standard layouts for repeatable IEM products, panel arrangements, and wiring diagrams.
• Work with Documentation department to drive innovation in CAD workflows, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce design time, minimize errors, and improve manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain and update physical component layout drawings, wiring symbols, and diagram standards to reflect current product offerings and best practices.
• Develop training programs and provide guidance to engineers and CAD users on best practices, new tools, and updates to CAD standards.
• Experience using SharePoint for documents and AutoCAD file management.
• Ability to create, edit, and maintain AutoLISP routines.

Competencies

• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and/or DRAFTSIGHT, including advanced Dynamic block creation and editing, attribute management, and template development.
• Demonstrated ability to create, document, and implement CAD standards across multiple teams and locations.
• Ability to install and configure AutoCAD using IEM-standard customized installations, including setup of company-specific file paths and resource mappings on new user workstations.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and/or SolidWorks Electrical is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Effective communicator, able to train, mentor, and influence adoption of new standards and processes across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, training materials, and reporting.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in CAD management, library development, or related role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience implementing and managing AutoCAD standards across multiple teams.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with process documentation and training program development is a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $82,560-$115,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Location

This position is available in multiple locations, including Vancouver (CAN), Fremont (CA) and Jacksonville (FL).

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com. We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.

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