CAD Automation Engineer: API & Scripting

Actalent; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Plymouth, MN seeks a Mechanical Engineering Applications Developer to automate and customize CAD tools, primarily SolidWorks, with API-based solutions to streamline design workflows. You will automate tasks, build scripts in C#/.NET or Python, and support CAD/PLM applications within a collaborative engineering environment.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, effective communication with engineering users, and delivering reliable integrations with ERP/CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Experience automating or customizing a CAD system, SolidWorks preferred.
• Programming experience with C#/.NET or Python for API development.
• Understanding of engineering workflows and automation opportunities.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration with technical teams.
• Clear communication with engineering users and colleagues.
• Knowledge of CAD automation, scripting, and API development.

Responsibilities

• Automate and customize 3D CAD systems to improve workflows.
• Develop APIs, scripts, and tools for CAD automation and customization.
• Support and administer CAD/PLM applications for daily operations.
• Build integrations between engineering apps and ERP/CRM systems.
• Troubleshoot issues with engineering users and IT vendors.
• Support software upgrades and ongoing improvements.
• Create technical docs and user guides for tools and workflows.

Skills

CAD automation

API development

C#/.NET

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

CAD/PLM administration

3D CAD concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CAD/PLM tools

Job description

Actalent in Plymouth, MN seeks a Mechanical Engineering Applications Developer to automate and customize CAD tools, primarily SolidWorks, with API-based solutions to streamline design workflows. You will automate tasks, build scripts in C#/.NET or Python, and support CAD/PLM applications within a collaborative engineering environment.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, effective communication with engineering users, and delivering reliable integrations with ERP/CRM systems.