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Mar 6, 2026

CAD/PLM Administrator – SolidWorks

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Job Description: • Install, configure, and maintain SolidWorks and supporting infrastructure across local Windows workstations, virtual desktop environments, and centralized server backends. • Stand up and administer PLM and PDM systems such as SolidWorks PDM Professional and SolidWorks Manage (or equivalent enterprise PLM tools), including workflows, permissions, item lifecycles, and change states. • Support designers and engineers through onboarding, troubleshooting, and day to day CAD and PLM issues. • Configure and maintain revision control, access control, and data integrity for CAD and engineering artifacts. • Support CAD data migration, system transitions, or coexistence with legacy tools where needed. • Develop lightweight automation, scripts, or utilities to improve reliability and reduce manual effort. • Monitor system health and performance across client machines, virtual desktop infrastructure, and backend services, diagnosing and resolving issues as they arise. • Document configurations, workflows, and best practices for both users and administrators. • Collaborate across engineering, IT, QA, and manufacturing teams, balancing competing priorities and driving projects forward independently in the face of ambiguity. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience. • A minimum of three years of experience supporting CAD, PDM, or PLM systems in a production environment. • Hands on experience administering SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD platforms. • Experience with PLM or PDM concepts including revision control, access management, workflows, and lifecycle states. • Comfort working in Windows based enterprise environments, including physical workstations and virtual desktop infrastructure, and coordinating with IT infrastructure teams. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with designers and engineers. • Curiosity and interest in advanced engineering, complex systems, and clean energy technologies. • Direct experience with SolidWorks PDM Professional and or SolidWorks Manage. • Experience administering ENOVIA, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar enterprise PLM systems. • Experience standing up CAD or PLM systems from scratch or during a tool transition. • Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, batch, or APIs. • Familiarity with cloud hosted or on premises CAD and PLM environments, including virtualized desktop solutions. • Experience working in regulated, compliance conscious, or hardware focused engineering organizations. • Experience working as a member of a distributed, remote team. Benefits: • flexible time off • equity • competitive pay • 401k • health insurance • FSA • flexible work hours