CAD Designer II - Medical Devices (SolidWorks Expert)

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Great retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking a CAD Designer II to support engineers and technicians in creating and revising CAD models for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling within the Electrophysiology (EP) business.

You will generate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, produce detailed drawings, and ensure drawings comply with industry standards while collaborating across a matrixed, fast-paced team and maintaining documentation in data management systems.

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.

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.

Job description

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking a CAD Designer II to support engineers and technicians in creating and revising CAD models for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling within the Electrophysiology (EP) business.

You will generate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, produce detailed drawings, and ensure drawings comply with industry standards while collaborating across a matrixed, fast-paced team and maintaining documentation in data management systems.