Electrical CAD Designer / Engineering Technician

Mindlance; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking an Electrical CAD Designer / Engineering Technician in Woodbury, MN. In this full-time position, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to maintain electrical drawing packages, implement design changes, and support small design efforts using 3D CAD tools. The role demands attention to accuracy and involves updating schematics, wiring diagrams, and related documentation while working in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience with electrical CAD software and an understanding of electromechanical components.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with electrical CAD software for creating/revising schematics.
• Strong attention to detail for accuracy in drawing updates.
• Experience with 3D CAD for small design updates.

Responsibilities

• Update electrical drawings and maintain documentation accuracy.
• Support design activities using 3D CAD for simple components.
• Assist assembly of modules used in development.

Skills

Electrical CAD software

3D CAD

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

Electromechanical components

Job description

Job Title: Electrical CAD Designer / Engineering Technician

Location: Woodbury, MN (Onsite)

Job Description:

Client is currently seeking an Electrical CAD Designer / Engineering Technician in Woodbury, MN. In this onsite, full-time role, the worker will collaborate with scientists and engineers to update and maintain electrical drawing packages, incorporate redlined changes, and support small design efforts using 3D CAD and assembly tools. This position will play an important role in helping the team improve documentation accuracy, implement design changes efficiently, and support development and inspection systems in a lab environment. The role is directly tied to Process Informatics and supports both development and implementation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Update electrical drawings and documentation based on redlines provided by engineers and project team members.
• Revise schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and related CAD documentation to reflect design changes accurately.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and documentation consistency across projects.
• Support small design activities using 3D CAD for brackets, fixtures, simple components, and assembly-related updates.
• Assist with assembly of modules and sub-systems used in development and inspection applications.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and scientists to clarify drawing changes and ensure design intent is captured correctly.
• Support testing, reporting, documentation, and coordination related to system builds, updates, and installations.
• Fixture systems onto weblines and remove systems from weblines as needed.
• Work in a lab environment while following PPE, lab safety, and machine safety requirements.
• Perform hands‑on problem solving with moderate direction from the team and manager.

Required Skills:

• At least 1-2 years of experience using electrical CAD software to create and revise schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawing packages.
• Experience incorporating redlined drawing changes into controlled documentation.
• Ability to create, revise, and maintain clear technical documentation and drawing revisions.
• Experience with 3D CAD for small design updates, simple parts, or assembly support.
• Experience supporting assembly of small mechanical or electromechanical components and sub-systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in drawing updates and revision control.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing/walking lab environment while following PPE and safety requirements.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in laboratory settings.
• Experience supporting electromechanical development teams.
• Familiarity with assembly documentation, bills of materials, and revision tracking.
• Experience with software testing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in hands‑on engineering or development environments.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”