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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer I in Woodbury, MN

Role Description

The worker will collaborate with scientists and engineers to update and maintain electrical drawing packages, incorporate redlined changes, and support small design efforts using 3D CAD and assembly tools. This position will play an important role in helping the team improve documentation accuracy, implement design changes efficiently, and support development and inspection systems in a lab environment. The role is directly tied to Process Informatics and supports both development and implementation activities.

• Update electrical drawings and documentation based on redlines provided by engineers and project team members.
• Revise schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and related CAD documentation to reflect design changes accurately.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and documentation consistency across projects.
• Support small design activities using 3D CAD for brackets, fixtures, simple components, and assembly-related updates.
• Assist with assembly of modules and sub-systems used in development and inspection applications.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and scientists to clarify drawing changes and ensure design intent is captured correctly.
• Support testing, reporting, documentation, and coordination related to system builds, updates, and installations.
• Fixture systems onto weblines and remove systems from weblines as needed.
• Work in a lab environment while following PPE, lab safety, and machine safety requirements.
• Perform hands-on problem solving with moderate direction from the team and manager.

Skills & Requirements

• At least 1 - 2 years of experience using electrical CAD software to create and revise schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawing packages.
• Experience incorporating redlined drawing changes into controlled documentation.
• Ability to create, revise, and maintain clear technical documentation and drawing revisions.
• Experience with 3D CAD for small design updates, simple parts, or assembly support.
• Experience supporting assembly of small mechanical or electromechanical components and sub-systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in drawing updates and revision control.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing/walking lab environment while following PPE and safety requirements.
• Experience working in laboratory settings.
• Experience supporting electromechanical development teams.
• Familiarity with assembly documentation, bills of materials, and revision tracking.
• Experience with software testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills in hands-on engineering or development environments.
• Education: Associate's degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, CAD Drafting, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool, or related technical field.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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