CAD / PLM System Administrator (human)

MetzingenFullTimePosted May 11, 2026

Your mission & challenges

In the humanoid robotics department, you will ensure that all CAD, PLM, and PDM environments run reliably and efficiently. Your responsibilities include:

  • Administration, maintenance, and optimization of CAD, PLM, and PDM systems (CREO, SolidWorks, NX, Windchill)

  • Creation and maintenance of CAD templates, assembly structures, and standard part libraries

  • Supporting development engineers in CAD/PLM/PDM and design processes

  • Setting up and managing CAD licenses, user rights, and permissions

  • Installing, updating, and patch managing CAD software and engineering toolchains

  • Training and supporting employees in CAD tools and workflows

  • Supporting integration of new software tools into the CAD/PLM ecosystem

  • Contributing to IT-related engineering projects, migrations, and tool rollouts

What we can look forward to

Must-have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

  • Proven experience administering CREO, SolidWorks, NX, and/or Windchill

  • Strong knowledge of PLM/PDM data structures, versioning, workflows, and release processes

  • Experience creating/managing CAD templates, assembly structures, and libraries

  • Experience with CAD software installation, updates, and patch management

  • Competence in managing CAD licenses, floating license servers, roles, and permissions

Nice-to-have:

  • CAD/PLM certifications (PTC, Siemens, Dassault Systèmes)

  • Experience in robotics, mechanical design, or hardware product development

  • Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, VBScript)

  • Experience integrating CAD tools into automated workflows (e.g., CI/CD)

  • Knowledge of PLM customizations or API use (e.g., Windchill)

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