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Group Leaders

Dan Podzimek - President
David Labuda - Vice President
Mark Nelson - Secretary

Employment

From time to time, member companies have staffing needs for their engineering departments. They can be listed here, for a limited time.

9/19/08
Engineering CAD Operator - USP Structural Connectors

Create production drawings for standard products as well as custom and special product orders using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Vocational school training in Computer Aided Drafting
Proficient with AutoCAD, Excel and other computer programs
Experience with SolidWorks/Driveworks software a plus
Two years related experience preferred, recent graduates from a technical college will be considered
Ability to read and write English
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

This position reports to the Engineering Manager. USP Structural Connectors is a national manufacturer of construction hardware. We offer a stable work environment, excellent benefits package, and opportunity for advancement. EOE

Please submit resume with salary requirements to:
Human Resources Department
USP Structural Connectors
703 Rogers Drive
Montgomery, MN 56069
Fax: 507-364-7239
Email: sbastyr@gibralter1.com

9/16/08
Engineering Technician and
Production Development Engineer - PMT Corporation

DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for the design and development of medical devices, device accessories and processes that complement our current product line in neurological, orthopedic, and plastic / reconstruction surgery areas. This position may also involve training technicians, engineers, sales representatives, customers, etc., to processes and principles associated with the technology, as well as providing ongoing technical support.

COMPETANCIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and develop medical devices and accessories.
Use established procedures to improve existing medical devices and accessories. Continually optimize manufacturing procedures to produce less expensive, higher quality medical devices.
Perform test procedures to verify and validate product quality and efficacy.
Document all developments in scientific notebooks complete Engineering Change Orders (ECO) document and control processes and procedures.
Complete design drawings in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro/E drafting programs and create prototypes to progress the development through its design stages.
Assist in training PMT personnel to processes associated with design and development of medical devices and accessories.
Develop efficient (i.e. cost, material, time, etc.), user-friendly manufacturing processes.
To assist in the resolution, documentation, customer responses of product complaints.
Coordinate and assist in corrective and preventative action activities and solutions
Comply with appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. GMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) and associated quality systems described in PMT's documentation.
Assist and support PMT Plastic customers from a technical standpoint.
Communicate with strategic vendors and suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS:
The senior product development engineer should have the following qualifications:
o 4 yr degree in applicable field of study, preferably engineering (ME, ChE, EE, BioMedE)
o Minimum 3 years work experience in industry (experienced)
o Internship/Co-op experience during college
o Test Engineering experience desired
o AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro/E (3D modeling desired)
o Good written and verbal communication skills
o Project management, self-starter and self-organizer. Excellent problem solving and design skills
o Strong personal computer skills, including experience with MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project

Both positions will be using AutoCAD and SolidWorks and are located at our corporate office in Chanhassen.
email for resumes: jobs@pmtcorp.com
phone: 952-470-0866.

8/11/08
Designer/Manufacturing Engineer – Anderson Dahlen Inc.

We have an opening for a SolidWorks Designer/Manufacturing Engineer in our Coon Rapids office. This position requires a strong SolidWorks skill set along with the ability to provide accurate design drawings, layouts and production flats. Proficiency with ERP, AutoCAD, MSExcel, and MSWord is a plus. Anderson Dahlen Inc. offers aggressive pay plans that include competitive hourly wage, overtime, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and flex benefits coverage, direct deposit, 401K, profit sharing incentive programs and an invigorating work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities include:
• Using SolidWorks 2008 to design and create models, assemblies and drawings for manufacturing, customer approval, and internal use.
• Strong layout skills and experience in the design and manufacturing of sheet metal.
• Creation of Bills of Materials
• Development of routing and required business system input for quoting and manufacturing.
• Accurate specification of purchase components, value added components and external services for the manufacture of projects.
• Creation and modification of drawings using AutoCAD 2008/2009
The successful candidate must:
• Have Strong Leadership skills
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing and flat layouts
• Be able to successfully work in a team environment
• Ability to interpret engineering and architectural drawings
• Possess strong understanding of common industry practices
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Have high ethical standards
• Minimum of 3 years of sheet metal layout/fabrication experience
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Have professional experience and proficiency in the use of SolidWorks design software.
• Be a problem solver with the ability to see a project through its life-cycle
• Meet aggressive organizational goals and objectives
Please send resumes in Confidence to:
Director of Human Resources
Anderson Dahlen Inc.
6850 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
casj@andersondahlen.com
fax: 763-852-4749

6/9/08
Applications Engineer - Alignex

Alignex is growing again. We have an opening for a SolidWorks Application Engineer in our Edina office. Application Engineers are technical specialists that support and train customers on how to use SolidWorks. Are you the person in your department that everyone else asks question about how things work in SolidWorks? Do you love learning about and working with SolidWorks as much or more than doing your day to day design tasks? If you love technology and engineering this could be a dream job for you.

This position is considered a "Technologist" position in that it requires strong computer skills along with the ability to provide extensive software technical support to a diverse range of manufacturing and engineering firms. Proficiency with 3D mechanical software is required. A 4 year mechanical engineering degree is a plus. Alignex Inc. offers aggressive pay plans that include salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and flex benefits coverage, direct deposit, 401K, profit sharing incentive programs and an invigorating work environment. Alignex Inc. is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of its employees and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements
Responsibilities include: Product demonstrations and presentations to end users and senior management; provide telephone, email, and on-site technical support; develop and deliver customized training courses; provide implementation services; and have the ability to evaluate new design software solutions that will address clients' product development needs that fulfill their business goals.

The successful candidate must:
-Have Strong Leadership skills
-Enjoy learning new software applications
-Be able to successfully work in a team environment
-Possess strong understanding of common industry practices
-Have excellent communication, and presentation skills
-Have high ethical standards
-Thrive in a small company / team atmosphere
-Possess superior organizational and time management skills
-Be capable of dealing with all levels of personnel in major corporate accounts, from executives to end-users
-Have professional experience and proven ability to successfully apply 3-D CAD technologies
-Be a problem solver with the ability to see a project through its life-cycle
-Meet aggressive organizational goals and objectives

Please send resumes in Confidence to:
Mack Rasmussen
Director of Technical Support
Alignex Inc.
7200 Metro Blvd
Edina MN 55439
www.alignex.com