CAD Manager

Automationtechies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking an experienced CAD Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will lead a team of CAD Designers and support electrical design work. Key qualifications include over 10 years of experience with AutoCAD and significant expertise in UL508A control panel design. This role emphasizes collaboration and quality in CAD standards management and requires effective communication skills. Competitive salary based on experience is offered, reflecting the company's employee-owned structure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong experience with UL508A control panel design (required).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of up to 10 CAD Designers.
• Support electrical design work including schematics and control panel layouts.
• Manage and enforce CAD standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive efficiency improvements, including CAD automation and quality checks.
• Oversee drawing control and data management using Autodesk Vault.
• Provide technical support and training on CAD tools and standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams.

Skills

CAD Management

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

UL508A control panel design

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Overview

We are a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation as a top systems integrator. The company emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and giving employees ownership in both their work and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of up to 10 CAD Designers
• Support electrical design work including schematics, P&ID s, and control panel layouts
• Manage and enforce CAD standards, procedures, and best practices
• Drive efficiency improvements, including CAD automation and quality checks
• Oversee drawing control and data management using Autodesk Vault
• Provide technical support and training on CAD tools and standards
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, including CNC integration
• 10+ years of experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong experience with UL508A control panel design (required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong experience with UL508A control panel design (required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.