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CAD Manager

Automationtechies

Hopkins, MN 55343 • 10/27/2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation as a top systems integrator. The company emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and giving employees ownership in both their work and career growth.

The CAD Manager role is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of CAD Designers while supporting engineering projects. This person will guide standards, improve processes, and ensure high-quality electrical design documentation, while also staying involved technically. It's a mix of team leadership, process improvement, and day-to-day CAD support in an industrial automation environment.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

  • Lead and coordinate a team of up to 10 CAD Designers
  • Support electrical design work including schematics, P&IDs, and control panel layouts
  • Manage and enforce CAD standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Drive efficiency improvements, including CAD automation and quality checks
  • Oversee drawing control and data management using Autodesk Vault
  • Provide technical support and training on CAD tools and standards
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, including CNC integration
  • 10+ years of experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong experience with UL508A control panel design (required)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.