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CAD Designer

Certified Power Solutions
Fridley, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

About the Company


Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the CAD Designer performs a variety of design/drafting activities including creating/revising assembly, manufacturing, and installation drawings and models of hydraulic and electrical systems. This could include industrial and mobile systems, hydraulic valves, motors, pumps, and more. Contributes to the creation of guidelines and procedures for CAD data management and managing workload distribution within the department. Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.


About the Role


Support Engineering Department by creating 3D part and assembly models, detailed layouts, and schematics, used for production and customer drawings.


Responsibilities


  • Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches to create product designs and layouts.
  • Review work to ensure accuracy to CPS’s standards and completeness on schedule.
  • Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintain product database by updating drawing schedule.
  • Complete projects by following standard approval procedures.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail.
  • Update/maintain CAD procedures and CAD management system.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related requests as needed.
  • Attend regular development meetings.
  • Pursue ongoing education in the field.
  • Respond to routine emails, phone call, etc.


An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.


Qualifications


  • Associates Degree that includes advanced training in CAD
  • 0-3 years work experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft office products


Required Skills


  • Schematics, Mechanical Layout, and Design
  • Attention to Detail
  • Emphasizing Excellence and Innovation
  • Fully up to speed on CAD standard, able to complete all types of drawings to the standard.
  • Can proficiently use the current CAD tools
  • Ability to architect basic technical solutions
  • Complete all tasks themselves
  • Understands the basics for the main Eng processes and procedures EP-830 and TD-830-001, knows where to find them when needed for reference
  • Gives timely feedback to peers and managers
  • Recognize and participates in continuous improvement opportunities for the engineering team


Benefits


  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account with employer contribution
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • 401(k) matching
  • Identity theft protection
  • Internal Company Wellness Program with ability to earn discount off employee rate
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Birthday PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement


Equal Opportunity Statement


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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