CAD Designer, Experienced

Johnstech’s Design & Drafting Team  supports engineers through the creation of engineering designs, tooling and fixturing for our patented products. You will work with our engineers to develop  mechanical design conceptualization, layout, simulation and verification of our products.  This includes conducting design reviews, layout comparisons and other analyses under the guidance of engineering personnel to optimize solutions.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Layout/Conceptualize/Design high difficulty contactor designs, accessories and other mechanical devices using CAD on either existing or new products.
• Integrate concepts with manufacturing requirements to produce functional parts.
• Understand and implement geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Assist engineering and research personnel in prototype development and test.
• Recommend product improvements and enhancements for improving methods/workflow through the department.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, management and other functional departments and provide input and assistance.
• Adhere to company design and drafting standards.
• Other duties as needed. 

Job Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma/GED and Technical Drafting Degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years’ experience.
• Solidworks experirence
• Able to coordinate the development and layout of precision mechanical design solutions with a high degree of accuracy and functionality.
• General manufacturing knowledge a plus. 
• Committed to improving and developing high quality, reliable design solutions.
• Strong communication skills and able to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical individuals such as peers, suppliers and customers.
• Flexible/Adaptable to adjust to changing department and customer needs.
• Able to mentor less experienced drafters/designers, sharing with them what you know through positive and constructive feedback. 
• Able to set and meet departmental and company objectives and goals on schedule.
• Able to create timely, innovative, cost-effective design solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Internally motivated (i.e., self-starter) and able to work independently.  

Highly preferred:  Experience designing very tight tolerance parts – Johnstech tolerances range from .006mm to 0.1mm with a typical tolerance being .013 mm.   

Pay range is $26-$34 per hour.   This salary information serves as a general guideline. Several factors are considered when making an offer for this position including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, key skills, market and business conditions.  Johnstech can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.   

Benefit offerings and perks for full-time employees include:

• Medical Insurance (ICHRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified insurance plans- Employer and employee funded
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified insurance plans-employee funded
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan company matching
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off – Holiday, Personal Holiday, Volunteer Day and accrued PTO
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Jury Duty
• Free parking
• Complimentary coffee (Caribou), apple cider, hot chocolate, tea & fresh popped popcorn! 

About Johnstech 

 Founded in 1991, Johnstech's designs, patents and manufactures high performance test sockets are sold primarily to integrated circuit manufacturers and IC test contractors. The company’s patented technologies allow its contactors to achieve far greater accuracy and improved reliability in test results. These high-performance contactors are leading an industry-wide move away from traditional test sockets. 

 Johnstech is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Singapore and Philippines. For more information, visit www.johnstech.com. 

 Johnstech is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $26 - $34