CAD/PDM Systems Admin
Core
Subject matter expert for SolidWorks, eDrawings, and SolidWorks PDM, serving as the final escalation point for CAD/PDM issues and advising leadership on standards and strategy.
Role type
Senior IC CAD/PDM Systems Administrator
Builds
Engineering fleet deployments, PDM vault configurations, workstation images, and CAD/PDM-to-ERP integrations
Domain
Manufacturing (utility equipment) + CAD/PDM/IT infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SolidWorks administration, SolidWorks PDM administration, root-cause troubleshooting, engineering workstation tuning, BOM process support, GPU/driver management, Windows performance optimization, scripting/automation
Preferred skills
ERP/PLM integration (SAP), SolidWorks certifications (CSWP/CSWE), PowerShell scripting, endpoint management (Intune/Autopilot), FEA/simulation workload tuning
Technologies
SolidWorks, eDrawings, SolidWorks PDM, Active Directory, Windows, PowerShell, SAP, Intune, Autopilot, 3D printers
Responsibilities
Administer SolidWorks and add-ins across the engineering fleet; manage SolidWorks PDM vault including permissions, workflows, and backups; specify and tune engineering workstations for CAD and FEA workloads; maintain certified GPU driver and firmware standards; support BOM processes and CAD/PDM-to-ERP integrations; automate repetitive tasks via scripting; track license allocations and audit readiness; create work instructions and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC