Senior IT CAD CAM Applications Engineer
Detroit, MI 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. You'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.

Job Posting Title

Senior IT CAD CAM Applications Engineer

Job Description Summary

AAM is seeking a qualified IT professional with a strong engineering background and work experience related to the CAD/CAM suite of Engineering applications.

The associate, who will be situated in Detroit, will report to the Manager of IT for Engineering Applications. The individual will lead large initiatives like managing the application portfolio for Engineering software across several AAM sites. They should be skilled at using automation and digital transformation to turn requirements into outputs.

The associate will also be responsible for the licensing of all engineering applications, running daily operations, and comprehending server and hardware upgrades. It is critical to have a validated capacity to multitask between operations and projects.

Job Description

Summary of the responsibilities:

  • Provide operational support for CAD/CAM applications through organizational change, incident resolution, and problem solving. Depending on the priority of the ticket, handle customer service center inquiries, problems, and tickets and satisfactorily resolve them within the predetermined time frames.
  • Manage and support PTC products including Windchill Business administration, Upgrade, Implementation, Installation and Configuration.
  • Manage and maintain the Engineering Application portfolio for CAD and CAM applications.
  • Provide support for OEM toolkits and their PLM systems/clients in an AAM environment. Examples of these include toolkits and GMPDL for GM Teamcenter clients, Ford Teamcenter, Nissan Teamcenter, and similar OEMs.
  • License management for Engineering Applications. This entails supervising license usage, leading and negotiating license contracts and coordinating license requests and renewals with the vendors.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams in a diversified setting to incorporate recently acquired businesses into AAM.
  • All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

Technical skills and capabilities

  • Advanced user in NX with the ability to understand and support operations for global NX users. Provide NX Integration support with Siemens Teamcenter PLM
  • Advanced knowledge in supporting PTC Creo. Support ProE Windchill install and/or configure the systems. Advanced knowledge of working with legacy Windchill systems and databases and upgrade and migrate out of PTC Windchill to NX.
  • Advanced knowledge in supporting Solidworks and upgrade for Solidworks PDM systems and databases
  • Administer Autodesk products, have a thorough understanding of Autodesk licensing.
  • Ability to Translate user problems into requirements and collaborate with development team and convert to automation and productivity tools.
  • Advanced Scripting knowledge- Windows and Linux/UNIX
  • Demonstrated knowledge of C / C++ /C# and ASP.Net or Java.
  • Understand the concepts of machining and plant floor applications. Demonstrable ability to support CAM Applications like Master CAM, Vericut and similar.
  • Support all commercial CAD/CAM application via installations, trouble shooting, license tracking and reporting.
  • Responsible for on time Delivery of Design, Development, Testing & Deployment of projects. New technologies like Power BI and power Query, Virtual Desktop Interfaces, and their images
  • Proficiency in project management.

Education

  • 7-10 years of prior experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Relevant Project Management Certifications

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Please note that as per AAM policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that AAM will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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