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Designer I CAD

Abbott

Plymouth, MNJob$19.35–38.75/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$19.35–38.75/hr
Location
Plymouth, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree, required

Job overview

The CAD Designer I supports engineers and technicians in creating and revising CAD models and detailed drawings for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling. The role generates 3D models and drawings, applies drafting standards, collaborates on design optimization, maintains CAD files and documents, and processes engineering change requests. It works in Abbott’s Electrophysiology Department in Plymouth under direct supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SolidWorks, requiredManufacturing Processes, requiredDesign for Manufacturability, requiredEngineering Measurement Tools, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredTeamwork, requiredCommunication, requiredMultitasking, requiredPrioritization, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredPlanning, requiredFollow-Up, requiredCertified SolidWorks Associate, nice to haveCertified SolidWorks Professional, nice to haveWindchill PDMLink, nice to havePLM/PDM Systems, nice to haveCreo, nice to haveAutoCAD Mechanical, nice to have

Qualifications

Certificate, Diploma, or Associate's in Mechanical Design/Drafting, required0-3 Years Drafter/Designer Experience, requiredSolidWorks 2023 or Later Experience, requiredCalipers and Micrometers Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Designer I CAD

Divisional Information

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth location in the Electrophysiology Department.

Main Purpose of Role

Under direct supervision, the CAD Designer I supports engineers and technicians in the creation and revision of CAD models and/or detailed drawings for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling.

What You’ll Work On

  • Generate 3D CAD models of new and existing design concepts using SolidWorks.

  • Generate detailed drawings of new and existing design concepts.

  • Adhere to and apply current industry drafting standards to detailed drawings.

  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize new and existing designs.

  • Maintain CAD files and corresponding documents in all existing data management systems.

  • Process engineering change requests, updating all applicable documents to current Abbott standards.

  • Ability to use existing processes and procedures to solve routine problems.

  • Ensure requirements of the PDP process are followed, as necessary.

  • Ensure that quality management system requirements are being met.

  • Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott

Policies.

  • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Certificate, Diploma, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting

  • 0-3 years of work experience in a Drafter/Designer role

  • Experience using SolidWorks 2023 or later versions

  • Exposure to a variety of machining/manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability. (e.g., Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Laser Cutting, Extrusions, Braiding)

  • Experience using engineering measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office products

  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

  • Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills

  • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification

  • Experience using Windchill PDMLink 12.0/13.0 with Workgroup Manager or equivalent PLM/PDM system

  • Willingness to learn Creo and AutoCAD mechanical through OTJ or professional training courses.

The base pay for this position is $19.35 – $38.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 424 open CAD Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.35–38.75/hr
  • US median$35–45/hr104 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $29.05/hr, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the lowest quarter of CAD Designer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open CAD Designer jobs in Minnesota and 424 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four CAD Designer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 333 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 118 of the 424 open CAD Designer jobs (28%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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