CAD PDM Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The CAD/PDM Engineer is responsible for managing the development and deployment of CAD contents, on-going support and refinement of all Engineering CAD tools.

The primary responsibilities revolve around leading such activities for a highly integrated Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault solution to streamline the engineering workflow within the greater business processes of the company. Alongside the Inventor/Vault solution, similar responsibilities exist for the development, support, and deployment of Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical configurations and standards.

Within this role you will work as a member of the Engineering Department to closely develop and maintain solutions while coordinating heavily with the company’s Information Technology Department. The position offers a high level of autonomy and requires a hands-on approach for the immediate responsibilities of the position. Candidates must have a strong desire to research new solutions, problem solve, and engage in collaborative efforts with other leaders within the Engineering and IT department.

The roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and modify parametric 2D, 3D CAD files in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Develop and maintain a custom content center & commodity library in Autodesk Vault
• Support, enhance, develop CAD/PDM toolsets and workflows.
• Works to develop, deploy, and maintain CAD/PDM solutions with the guidance of the Engineering and IT Departments leadership team focused on Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD.
• Perform testing and develop implementation, migration, and upgrade plans.
• Provide expert knowledge of Autodesk Inventor & Autodesk Vault configuration and data management.
• Security administration of new user or group permissions related to Autodesk Vault.
• Manage Vault configuration (setup, folders, moving/deleting/rollback of vault files).
• Meta-data and systems configuration management (data cards, search, system variables, etc.)
• Documentation and standards governance as well as creation of needed SOPs and Guidelines.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent degree
• Autodesk Product certifications (preferred not mandatory)
• Other CAD PDM certifications (preferred not mandatory)
• Strong understanding of engineering based 2D & 3D CAD software, standardization solution development, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of commercially available pipe fittings, valves and instruments
  
  

Professional Requirements

• 2-4 years of overall experience with experience in CAD PDM deployment, data migration, including import, export, and data mapping.
• Prior experience with Autodesk products (Inventor, Vault Professional and AutoCAD) is a must.
• Should have a hands-on experience in Autodesk Vault deployment and maintenance.
• Microsoft tools proficiency, C#, VBA and automation preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and nontechnical terms
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of autonomy while working independently and /or within a collaborative team structure.
• Should be experienced in 3D CAD PDM and CAD tools, with intermediate to advanced knowledge in MS Excel and an eye for problem solving and automation.
  
  

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.