Engineering Software Administrator

About Hexagon Agility

Hexagon Agility designs and manufactures the only alternative transportation solution with net-negative carbon emissions. Using cutting-edge technology to design high-pressure carbon fiber cylinders and fuel systems, Hexagon Agility is able to provide safe and cost-effective solutions to customers across the globe. Saving over 1 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) per year, our products enable the worldwide transition to sustainable green transportation.

We are currently seeking an Engineering Software Administrator who will participate as a valuable member of the engineering team by maintaining, optimizing, and improving our Engineering software, including, but not limited to, CAD and PLM/PDM software. This position will be based out of our Kelowna, Canada office.

Job Summary

The Engineering Software Administrator is a full-time position, responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and improvement of our Engineering software, including, but not limited to, CAD and PLM/PDM software. This position reports to the IT Dept.

Responsibilities

• System and Business administration of CAD/PLM/PDM software including, but not limited to:
• Configuring Object Initialization Rules (OIR’s), Lifecycle and Workflow templates, teams, groups, and roles
• Monitor and manage Windchill Visualization Services (WVS) and CAD Worker configurations
• Create and manage replication schedules
• Support Engineering in use of Creo Parametric and Windchill
• Develop and manage material libraries, templates, workflows and standard BOM structures to improve accuracy of CAD and PLM data
• Maintain standard settings for Creo Parametric users and support on-boarding new employees
• Train new users on the basic functions of PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill
• Troubleshoot server- and client-side issues (using 3rd-party consultants when necessary)
• Conceives and implements relevant business data reporting using Windchill Reports and Report Query builder
• Coordinates with IT department, and 3rd-party consultants for enterprise software deployment and to support continuous improvement projects
• Proactively identifies and plans for process improvements (e.g. Change process automation, ERP integration)
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a similar technical qualification
• 1+ years of experience in CAD or PLM/PDM software administration
• Experience with PTC products is an asset
• Knowledge of SQL (T-SQL), Java and JavaScript is an asset
• Understanding of enterprise BOM design and data architecture design practices
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Best Practices and engineering change processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to understand technical issues, find root causes, and implement solutions
• Ability to take ownership of issues and projects to see them through to completion
• Works effectively in a collaborative team environment with shifting priorities to resolve issues that require innovative approaches.
• Highly organized with the ability to implement processes with long-term growth in mind
• Possess a valid passport with ability to travel internationally

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time at a computer and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is moderately required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time. This position may work in the plant and outdoors in the field, therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes include extreme cold and heat. The work described while working in the plant or field will require wearing all PPE depending on circumstance which may include safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection, leather gloves, safety vest and steel toed boots.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, criminal conviction and political belief.