CAD Administrator

SUPPORT ENGINEERING SYSTEMS ACROSS COILCRAFT Position: CAD Administrator Location: Cary, Illinois Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for quality and engineering excellence. Our high-performance magnetic components serve customers across telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics worldwide. We are seeking a SolidWorks / PDM Administrator to support our engineering teams and SolidWorks environment across multiple Coilcraft locations. This position will serve as the primary administrator and technical resource for SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM Professional, helping ensure our engineering systems, data, standards, and processes remain reliable, organized, and consistent throughout the organization. About The Role And Your Impact Serve as the lead administrator for SolidWorks in a multi-site environmentConfigure, administer, maintain, and continuously improve the SolidWorks environmentAct as a backup to the PDM administratorEstablish and maintain modeling, assembly and drawing standards, templates, libraries, file structures. Manage SolidWorks software installations, licensing, permissions, security, upgrades, and troubleshootingServe as the primary point of contact for SolidWorks questions, technical issues, and user supportProvide ongoing training and support to SolidWorks users while helping employees take advantage of available tools and resourcesCommunicate regularly with satellite locations and internal departments, including Purchasing, Receiving, Design, and Engineering, to establish best practices and consistent standardsIdentify opportunities to improve engineering data management, system utilization, and user workflowsAssist with additional engineering systems and administrative projects as needed Who We're Looking For Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and training3+ years of experience working with SolidWorks Strong understanding of drafting techniques and engineering terminologyWorking knowledge of SolidWorks or other computer-aided design (CAD) softwareDesire to proactively improve the system to take it to new levelsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong customer service and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively support a diverse group of end usersAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and multiple locations Preferred Skills Experience administering SolidWorks Experience supporting SolidWorks in a multi-site manufacturing or engineering environmentExperience with software installation, licensing, permissions, and user administrationFamiliarity with ERP or manufacturing systemsExperience developing CAD standards, templates, libraries, MacrosExperience providing technical training and support to engineering users Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft Take ownership of a critical engineering platform used across multiple locationsWork directly with engineering, design, manufacturing, and other business teamsHelp shape SolidWorks and PDM standards and best practices across the organizationJoin a stable, privately held company with a 75+ year historyWork in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on engineering operationsComprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing Benefits 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Profit Sharing Vision Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents