Design Automation Engineer: CAD & Configurator Pro

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Tool Canada in Minnesota is seeking a Design Automation Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize automated design tools, CAD automations, and configurators across product lines. The role leverages SolidWorks, scripting, and CPQ concepts to streamline quoting and manufacturing workflows.

You will collaborate with global teams, build advanced models, and provide training and documentation while advancing automation initiatives across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency with GD&T.
• Ability to manage complex projects with limited guidance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably tooling or sheet metal.
• Geometry/Algebra/Trigonometry skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated design tools and CAD automations.
• Support CPQ and configurator initiatives across product lines.
• Build and maintain SolidWorks models, assemblies, and templates.
• Develop scripts, macros, and process automations to improve productivity.
• Assist IT with PDM/SolidWorks optimization and data structures.
• Collaborate with Sales to improve quoting accuracy and turnaround time.
• Troubleshoot and iteratively improve automation tools.
• Provide documentation, training, and user support, across global teams.

Skills

Strong math skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Strong organization and Troubleshoot

Proven ability to self-manage projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

DriveWorks

Experlogix

DynaMaker

VBA

TypeScript/JavaScript

PDM Administrator

MS Dynamics 365 ERP

Excel formulas

Job description

Wilson Tool Canada in Minnesota is seeking a Design Automation Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize automated design tools, CAD automations, and configurators across product lines. The role leverages SolidWorks, scripting, and CPQ concepts to streamline quoting and manufacturing workflows.

You will collaborate with global teams, build advanced models, and provide training and documentation while advancing automation initiatives across the enterprise.