CAD Technician - Sturgis, MI Plant

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title

CAD Technician

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Retiree Healthcare program

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

The CAD Technician provides comprehensive engineering and technical support across production, projects, R&D, and administrative functions by assisting with existing and proposed production line layouts, drafting machinery and spare parts, and maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date drawings reflecting engineering and maintenance changes. They oversee assigned engineering projects from initiation through completion, managing affected and as‑built drawings, ensuring drawing accuracy, and supporting validation activities for facilities, processes, and equipment. They serve as a technical resource for plant and division collaboration, integrating new technologies with existing systems to improve processes, and managing plant utility responsibilities including Miss Dig notifications, underground utility marking, and excavation and core drilling permits. Administratively, they demonstrate diplomatic leadership, promote a strong safety culture, provide timely and accurate recommendations to management, act as liaison with the City of Sturgis for permits and inspections, and maintain control and tracking of over 10,000 drawings through the division’s drawing management system.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under the leadership and direction of a Project Engineer, provides technical support to the plant’s manufacturing objectives
• Assists in the development, implementation and follow-up of projects, processes and maintenance programs within assigned area of responsibility
• Troubleshoots and recommends solutions to problems with equipment, processes and/or instrumentation as requested
• Plans, coordinates, documents and implements specific engineering projects as directed

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years of demonstrated AutoCAD experience preferably in a multi discipline setting
• Capable of interpreting engineering specifications and drawings
• Good verbal communication and technical writing ability
• Ability to read and update engineering drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in architectural, mechanical or engineering technology is preferred and two (2) years applicable industrial experience, or, four (4) years industrial experience in a manufacturing operation

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.