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Manager, System Design Tools and Methodology

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$200,000–$200,0002026-05-07 → 2026-10-16

Core

Lead a team to architect and optimize multi-disciplinary engineering workflows (CAD, PLM, data analytics) bridging electronic, mechanical, and thermal domains for hardware product development.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (System Design Tools & Methodology)

Builds

Enterprise CAD/PLM ecosystems, data-driven workflow analytics platforms, and custom automation utilities for hardware engineering teams.

Domain

Hardware engineering, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), CAD systems, Accelerated computing

Required skills

Multi-disciplinary engineering lifecycle management, CAD/PLM ecosystem architecture, People management, Data analytics for process improvement, Enterprise tool customization, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

ECAD/MCAD integration, Python scripting for automation, Large-scale PLM migrations, Risk management frameworks, Data visualization

Technologies

CAD tools (Dassault, Cadence, PTC), PLM systems, Python, Data analytics tools

Responsibilities

Drive evolution of CAD and PLM ecosystems for rapid hardware iteration; Architect data-driven workflows and analytics platforms; Partner with electronic, mechanical, and thermal teams to eliminate friction; Streamline transition from prototyping to manufacturing; Automate bottlenecks in product-to-market processes; Lead team in developing custom utilities and API integrations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management