Staff CAD Platform Engineer (NX / Teamcenter)
$191,000–$253,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop, implement, and optimize the Siemens NX CAD environment, including templates, customization files, and role-based configurations across the organization. Administer NX installations and license servers, manage version upgrades, and integrate with Teamcenter PLM to minimize workflow disruption. Configure standardized part families, product configurators, and reusable component libraries to enforce design consistency. Lead root cause investigations for CAD/PLM issues, define corrective actions, and develop automation tools using NXOpen API and Knowledge Fusion. Establish organization-wide standards for CAD modeling and PLM data entry, while providing technical leadership, training, and mentoring to engineering teams. Coordinate configuration projects with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and external providers, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Multi-skilled experience administering and configuring Siemens NX with advanced troubleshooting capability across CAD, CAM, and CAE environments
- Experience configuring NX templates, customization files, role-based settings, and standardized environments for multi-user deployments
- Experience creating and maintaining part families, product configurators, and reusable component libraries
- Working knowledge interpreting NX Logs/Sys Logs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and CAD/PLM technical documentation
- 7+ years' experience working in a CAD administration or NX configuration role in an engineering or production environment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Significant experience developing automation and customizations using NXOpen API, Knowledge Fusion, or similar frameworks
- Experience administering Teamcenter PLM, including workflow, BOM, and access configuration
- Experience coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams on CAD/PLM upgrades and modifications
- Capable of obtaining U.S. Secret security clearance
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