CAD Project Specialist

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

MilliporeSigma is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Project Specialist with strong AutoCAD proficiency to support multi-disciplinary engineering and project execution. This role combines project coordination, drafting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate design documentation, timely deliverables, and compliant project handoffs. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and maintain precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings and schematics for capital projects, facility upgrades, and maintenance work
• Deploy tools to enable better troubleshooting for maintenance and shop floor employees, from search features to AI
• Translate engineering concepts and field observations into clear CAD models and drawings (including P&IDs, floor plans, elevations, and assembly layouts)
• Support project schedules by coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and QA/QC teams; track drawing deliverables and revisions
• Review and redline drawings for accuracy, standards compliance, and constructability; ensure redline approval and proper document control
• Manage CAD libraries, level structures, blocks, commonly used symbols, and standard drawing templates; enforce naming conventions and version control
• Assist in the preparation of as-built records, commissioning packages, and operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Support regulatory compliance activities by ensuring drawings meet internal standards and external code requirements
• Maintain thorough documentation of changes, approvals, and project-related communications
• Provide ad hoc technical support to project teams, including site visits, field measurements, and data collection as needed

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of AutoCAD experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D drafting and 3D modeling) with a strong portfolio of drawings
• Capable of building datasets and organizing data, leveraging AI tools and deploying them to search documentation 
• Familiarity with plant/layout drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, and electrical/site plans
• Knowledge of document control processes and drawing revision workflows
• Basic understanding of CAD standards, layer management, block libraries, and annotation practices
• Comfortable with Windows-based software, Microsoft Office suite, and PDF/document management tools 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements relevant to pharmaceutical/manufacturing environments

Pay Range for this position: $80,200 - $122,600 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!