Bloomington or Northfield CAD Engineer

Primary focus: review and prepare data, generate tooling for fabricating flexible printed circuits and heaters. Position available in Bloomington or Northfield, MN. Ideal for candidates with strong technical aptitude and interest in process improvement, automation, documentation, and workflow modernization. Experience or aptitude in scripting, data handling, AI-assisted problem solving, or similar technical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Basic operation of 2100/InCAM/NCCAM/PAR
• Read 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 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
• Complete low to mid-level complex jobs for panelization and tool generation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two-year technical degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• 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

Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Detail-oriented
• 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
• Reliable and consistent

Working Environment

• Work hours may vary and/or be extended as product moves through the factory
• Indoor, climatically controlled facility
• Plant floor may present exposure to hazardous conditions; proper safety equipment provided

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health savings account with company match
• Retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard
• Access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when needed
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays