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CAD Designer, Equipment & Automation 1st shift

Abbott


Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 44
Posted: 22 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 115000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview
Our Mission at Abbott Cancer Diagnosics is to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes through tests that help prevent it detection that finds it earlier and guidance for its successful treatment. Come join our team and make a difference in other peoples lives.
The CAD Designer Equipment and Automation will create Solidworks models assemblies and drawing files to support new products and equipment launches as well as changes to existing equipment and products. This is an on-site role with some flexibility to work remotely. This position will maintain the PLM Vault system ensuring parts and assemblies are up to date and documented correctly in the Quality and Manufacturing systems.
This position supports a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Exact Sciences. This is an ideal role for a hands-on Mechanical Designer with good communication skills looking to make an impact on the fight against cancer.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Create new part and assembly designs that meet internal stakeholder requirements and are cost effective to produce with external manufacturing partners.
Utilize extensive knowledge of design tolerances material properties and various manufacturing processes to ensure optimal designs for business needs.
Facilitate design review meetings with stakeholders to seek feedback assess needs and convert requests to completed work.
Create Assembly files with complete Bill of Materials to support manufacturing operations.
Create Drawing files using correct tolerances including GD&T materials of construction applicable notes and maintain revision history.
Check mark-up and approve drawings for release.
Use computer assisted design/drafting software to develop design manage and maintain drawings.
Develop maintain and oversee the PDM Vault database following best practices for drawing creation and lifecycle management.
Mentor CAD software users on best practices for drawing management.
Train drawing users on the available drawing resources including how to access read request corrections and request creation of new drawings.
Update and maintain templates and engineering standards for Solidworks.
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
Obtain quotes from vendors and order parts as needed.
Create documentation of design files for GMP requirements.
Document and submit First Article Inspection Reports and non-conformance investigations as needed.
Create assembly documentation for the manufacturing and quality systems in accordance with FDA GMP ISO CAP CLIA requirements.
Apply technical knowledge of internal operations external manufacturing processes and/or material properties to enhance company products and equipment.
Prepare and present written and oral reports.
Follow procedures and maintain detailed records.
Manage time and competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for < 5% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
Ability to work standing for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
Ability to comply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of working time for occasional training out of state vendor site visits and travel between Exact Sciences sites.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in CAD or related field with 8 years of experience using Solidworks; or in lieu of Associates degree a minimum of 10 years of experience using Solidworks.
Minimum of 8 years of experience of designing parts for machining forming and molding manufacturing operations.
Minimum of 8 years of experience creating assemblies managing part revisions and providing documentation for assembly operations.
Possesses extensive knowledge of engineering design manufacturing practices and procedures and applies this knowledge to complete assignments.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with metal and plastic fabrication including machining sheet metal and 3D printing.
Experience using Solidworks Electrical Simulation and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
Experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments applying problem solving skills and process improvements.
Experience in engineering or relevant life sciences / medical device industry.
Experience working in an FDA/cGMP/CAP/CLIA regulated production environment.

The base pay for this position is

$22.45 $44.85/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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