CAD Engineer 1

The primary focus of this position is to review and prepare data and generate tooling for the process of fabricating flexible printed circuits and heaters. This position can be in Bloomington or Northfield, MN.

Looking for candidates with strong technical aptitude and an interest in process improvement, automation, documentation, and workflow modernization. The ideal candidate should be capable of learning established CAD processes while identifying opportunities to improve tools, documentation, and repeatable workflows. Experience or aptitude in scripting, data handling, AI-assisted problem solving, or similar technical skills is preferred to support long-term efficiency, knowledge transfer, and continued innovation within the CAD group.

Essential Job Duties

· Basic operation of 2100/InCAM/NCCAM/PARRead in, convert, review, and clean up data for manufacturing

· Read, review and interpret customer prints/drawings

· Design circuits and heaters

· Resolve routine questions and problems, refer more complex issues to higher levels

· Complete low to mid-level complex jobs for customer data conversions

· Troubleshoot simple problems in CAD/CAM system

· Provide technical and problem-solving support to production floor and support related issues

· Complete low to mid-level complex jobs for panelization and tool generation

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

· High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Two-year technical degree in related field or equivalent experience required

Experience and/or Training

· Two or more years relevant experience required

· Basic understanding of blueprints/drawings

· Takes responsibility for job performance.

· Decision making ability of a Level 3 on the Freedom Scale.

Additional Skill Set

· Strong work ethic.

· Detail orientated.

· Forward thinking and visualization skills (spatial reasoning).

· Willing and eager to learn.

· Able to take direction and retain information.

· Able to perform in a high stress, fast paced environment.

· Able to follow and execute basic procedures.

· Must be reliable and consistent.

Working Environment

· Work hours will vary and/or be extended as the product moves through the factory

· Work is done indoors in a climatically controlled facility.

· Work on the plant floor may present an exposure to possibly hazardous conditions.  Proper safety equipment is provided by the company for employees, its use is mandatory.

We offer a competitive salary in the $70,000 to $85,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.