SolidWorks CAD Designer – Equipment & Automation

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a CAD Designer for Equipment and Automation in Madison, WI. The role focuses on Solidworks modeling, assemblies, and drawings to support product launches and improvements in a GMP/QA environment.

On-site with some remote flexibility, the position involves maintaining PLM Vault, preparing documentation, and collaborating with manufacturing partners. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD or related field is required or 10 years of Solidworks experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing parts for machining, forming, and molding manufacturing operations.
• Experience creating assemblies, managing revisions, and providing documentation for assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Create new part and assembly designs that meet internal stakeholder requirements and are cost effective to produce with external manufacturing partners.
• Develop drawings with GD&T and maintain revision history.
• Maintain Solidworks templates and engineering standards and oversee PLM Vault data.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Solidworks Electrical

Simulation

FEA

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a CAD Designer for Equipment and Automation in Madison, WI. The role focuses on Solidworks modeling, assemblies, and drawings to support product launches and improvements in a GMP/QA environment.

On-site with some remote flexibility, the position involves maintaining PLM Vault, preparing documentation, and collaborating with manufacturing partners. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for success.