CAD Administrator Sr
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Your journey to building a better world starts here! WHO WE ARE We help create products that build a better world across a variety of industries: - Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Aerospace and Defense
- Industrial
Some examples of products include: - Ultrasound units
- Robotic surgical devices
- Molecular diagnostics instruments
- Radar design and space applications
- Electric-assist Bicycles
WHY WE LOVE IT At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. Our engineers work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you will find: - A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
- Supportive leadership teams that value work life balance through a flexible work environment
- An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise
- Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
- Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences. HOW YOU WILL DO IT Purpose Statement: The purpose of the CAD Administrator SR role is to support engineering CAD and related systems within Plexus and increase the efficiency of tool use. Key Job Accountabilities: - Works with senior internal and external contacts to continually improve processes and systems within Plexus.
- Owns the CAD toolset, including setup, validation, roadmaps, and management of licenses
- Actively supports applications and scripts as tools, processes, and customer data requests change.
- Coordinate the complete design process from library creation to released design, including but not limited to: design capture, pushing designs into PLM, and interfacing with the PCB layout and engineering groups as needed to resolve issues.
- Receives little instruction on day to day work and general instructions on new assignments.
Additional Accountabilities: - Supports the Lean culture and effectively utilizes Lean Sigma concepts and tools to identify and eliminate waste while improving processes.
- Utilizes scripts and automation to improve processes across cross-functional boundaries and inter tool data transfer.
- Owns and drives internal and external users' issues. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation and independent though.
- Directly interface with customers to clearly and concisely communicate technical information.
- Educate and enforce the use of standardized elements (templates, fasteners, PCB parts, formats) in CAD development.
- Assist in the negotiation of maintenance costs for CAD, Database Management and applicable analysis Tools
- Coordinate with IT support for server or client setup or maintenance.
- Evaluate and prioritize purchases based on need, ROI, budget constraints and cost. Prepare documentation, including justification and forms, for all purchases related to these tools.
- Function as the client side Administrator and Systems/Database Administrator for CAD data.
- Train users in Product Data Management tools and the use of drawing formats
- Manage floating license issues between Plexus business units for CAD tools.
- Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated <10%)
- Additional duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Qualifications: - A minimum of a(n) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science is required; a(n) Master's Degree is preferred
- 5 years of related experience is required for this position, assuming education requirements are met; 7 years of related experience is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: - Strong knowledge of other engineering disciplines within product development as well as test and manufacturing
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
- Understanding of electrical product design methodology
- Advanced decision making and problem solving skills
- Advanced computer skills
Physical Requirements: - General office equipment and materials
Work Environment: - The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!
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