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CAD Designer roles in manufacturing, architecture, and engineering can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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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.
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:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- 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 Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the CAD Designer I, you'll have the chance to, under direct supervision, support engineers and technicians in the creation and revision of CAD models and/or detailed drawings for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Generate 3D CAD models of new and existing design concepts using SolidWorks.
- Generate detailed drawings of new and existing design concepts.
- Adhere to and apply current industry drafting standards to detailed drawings.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize new and existing designs.
- Maintain CAD files and corresponding documents in all existing data management systems.
- Process engineering change requests, updating all applicable documents to current Abbott standards.
- Ability to use existing processes and procedures to solve routine problems.
- Ensure requirements of the PDP process are followed, as necessary.
- Ensure that quality management system requirements are being met.
- Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott Policies.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate, Diploma, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting
- 0-3 years of work experience in a Drafter/Designer role
- Experience using SolidWorks 2023 or later versions
- Exposure to a variety of machining/manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability (e.g., Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Laser Cutting, Extrusions, Braiding)
- Experience using engineering measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
- Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
- Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification
- Experience using Windchill PDMLink 12.0/13.0 with Workgroup Manager or equivalent PLM/PDM system
- Willingness to learn Creo and AutoCAD mechanical through OTJ or professional training courses.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $19.35 – $38.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
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.
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:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- 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 Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the CAD Designer I, you'll have the chance to, under direct supervision, support engineers and technicians in the creation and revision of CAD models and/or detailed drawings for medical devices, fixtures, and tooling.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Generate 3D CAD models of new and existing design concepts using SolidWorks.
- Generate detailed drawings of new and existing design concepts.
- Adhere to and apply current industry drafting standards to detailed drawings.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize new and existing designs.
- Maintain CAD files and corresponding documents in all existing data management systems.
- Process engineering change requests, updating all applicable documents to current Abbott standards.
- Ability to use existing processes and procedures to solve routine problems.
- Ensure requirements of the PDP process are followed, as necessary.
- Ensure that quality management system requirements are being met.
- Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott Policies.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate, Diploma, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting
- 0-3 years of work experience in a Drafter/Designer role
- Experience using SolidWorks 2023 or later versions
- Exposure to a variety of machining/manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability (e.g., Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Laser Cutting, Extrusions, Braiding)
- Experience using engineering measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
- Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
- Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification
- Experience using Windchill PDMLink 12.0/13.0 with Workgroup Manager or equivalent PLM/PDM system
- Willingness to learn Creo and AutoCAD mechanical through OTJ or professional training courses.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $19.35 – $38.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a CAD Designer
Align your portfolio with PERM job requirements
PERM requires employers to advertise the exact duties and credentials of your role. Build a portfolio that mirrors the specific CAD software, industry standards, and deliverables named in your job description so your qualifications are defensible if DOL audits the filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Engineering firms, aerospace contractors, and manufacturing companies file PERM petitions regularly for CAD roles. Search the OFLC Wage Search for certified LCA filings by occupation and employer to identify who has sponsored similar positions before approaching them.
Verify your role clears the specialty occupation threshold
EB-2 requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field as a standard requirement for the position. Review the O*NET profile for your specific CAD specialization, since drafting roles and engineering design roles carry different degree requirements that affect which EB category applies.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for CAD Designer openings wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you focus applications on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer before signing
Some employers sponsor reluctantly and delay indefinitely without a written commitment. Ask during the offer stage whether the company will include PERM sponsorship in your employment agreement and confirm the expected timeline from hire date to petition filing.
Understand priority dates before your EB-3 petition is filed
Priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140, not when PERM is certified. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 dates are current or close to current, meaning adjustment of status can begin quickly after I-140 approval rather than after years of waiting.
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Find CAD Designer JobsCAD Designer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do CAD Designer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CAD Designer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a two-year degree or equivalent training. Roles that mandate a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or a related field as a standard job requirement can qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on what the employer genuinely requires for the position, not the highest credential you hold.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a CAD Designer?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 registrations annually, subject to a lottery, and tied to employer renewals every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-3 level, but it removes the lottery risk entirely and ends in a permanent status that isn't tied to a single employer after the I-485 is filed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a CAD Designer employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign showing no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. This includes newspaper ads, postings on the company website, and other recruitment steps over a 30-day window. DOL reviews the results before certifying the application. Only after PERM certification can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS to formally sponsor your green card.
How can I find CAD Designer jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so searching without the right filter wastes time. Migrate Mate indexes employers with verified PERM and green card filing history, letting you identify CAD Designer openings at companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than cold-pitching employers who may decline when you raise the topic.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is certified but before my green card is approved?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A CAD Designer role moving to a related engineering design position would generally qualify. Changing employers before those conditions are met restarts the sponsorship process from PERM certification.
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