CAD Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

100% ESOP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a CAD Manager to lead the CAD department, overseeing up to ten designers working with AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.

The role coordinates CAD standards, produces electrical schematics and PI&Ds, and ensures high-quality CAD output across projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, UL508A experience, and a servant-leadership mindset.

Qualifications

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

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 CAD and standards enforcement.
• Assist in analyzing and producing productivity enhancements and customizations (automated quality checks).
• Provide technical expertise for transfer of CAD data to Production CNC machine.
• Assist in training internal users on 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Servant leadership

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Vault

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. 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

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

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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