CAD Technician (Entry-Level)

Katapult; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Katapult Network is seeking an entry-level CAD Technician to support engineering, design, and project teams by creating and maintaining technical drawings. This role is ideal for recent graduates who used CAD software in coursework and want to apply those skills in a professional setting.

You will work closely with experienced engineers, receive training, and gain hands-on exposure to real-world design and production projects, while following company standards and documenting revisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with CAD coursework.
• Hands-on CAD experience from coursework, internships, or projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drawings.
• Excellent organization for managing revisions and files.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise technical drawings using CAD software.
• Update existing drawings based on project changes or feedback.
• Support engineers, designers, and project teams with drafting needs.
• Organize and maintain drawing files and documentation.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assist with preparing layouts, schematics, and design details.
• Follow company standards, guidelines, and documentation processes.
• Communicate with team members to ensure project requirements are met.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree with CAD coursework

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Bachelor's Degree Required to Apply

Katapult Network is designed to help college graduates with zero to two years of professional experience find their next professional career opportunity. We focus on helping recent college graduates, with no experience, get access to full-time, entry-level opportunities with some of Minnesota’s top employers. Our clients include ground-breaking startup companies and well established billion dollar organizations who want to find their next generation of talent.

The Job: CAD Technician

We are currently recruiting an entry-level CAD Technician to support engineering, design, and project teams by creating and maintaining technical drawings. This role is a great fit for recent graduates who used CAD software in their coursework and are looking to apply those skills in a professional environment. You’ll work closely with experienced team members, receive training, and gain hands‑on exposure to real-world design and production projects.

What You Will Be Doing as a CAD Technician:

• Create and revise technical drawings using CAD software
• Update existing drawings based on project changes or feedback
• Support engineers, designers, and project teams with drafting needs
• Organize and maintain drawing files and documentation
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Assist with preparing layouts, schematics, and design details
• Follow company standards, guidelines, and documentation processes
• Communicate with team members to ensure project requirements are met

Our Ideal CAD Technican:

• CAD proficiency: Hands-on experience using CAD software through coursework, internships, or projects
• Attention to detail: Ability to produce accurate drawings and catch inconsistencies
• Organization: Comfortable managing files, revisions, and documentation
• Communication: Able to ask questions, take feedback, and collaborate with team members
• Problem-solving: Willing to troubleshoot design issues and suggest improvements
• Willingness to learn: Motivated to build technical skills and grow within a professional setting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that included CAD coursework, such as:
  • Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
  • Architecture
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Design Engineering
  • Industrial Design
  • Drafting or Engineering Technology
  • Or a closely related technical or design discipline

Katapult Network is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in all of its forms. People of all identities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We're social! Follow us on:

Instagram: @katapultnetworkinc

Facebook: Katapult Network

LinkedIn: Katapult Network

Other job titles that we would consider: CAD Drafter (Level-1), Junior CAD Technician, Design Technician I, Engineering Technician, Drafting Technician, Junior Designer, Technical Drafter, Architectural Drafter, Engineering Assistant, Project Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Design Assistant, Civil Design Technician