CAD Systems Administrator

We are looking for an CAD Systems Administrator to support and manage CAD and engineering software within a manufacturing environment. This is not a CAD design role. The focus is on system administration, troubleshooting, user support, and keeping engineering platforms running effectively.

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Location: Woodridge, IL 60517 (100% onsite)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $48.00-$55.00 per hour
What You'll Be Doing:Serve as the Engineering administrator for Creo, EPLAN, and related engineering applications.Troubleshoot technical and functional issues and support engineers and designers when problems come up.Support the ongoing EPLAN implementation, including system configuration, testing, validation, and user support.Maintain system configurations, templates, libraries, naming conventions, and engineering standards.Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and PLM teams to support connections between Creo/EPLAN, Windchill, ERP, and other engineering systems.Help manage application upgrades and releases, including testing, user acceptance, training, and rollout.Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve workflows and system performanceDevelop user guides, training materials, support documentation, and administrator procedures.Work with software vendors and internal teams to resolve more complex technical issues.Become the long-term Engineering systems owner and SME as these platforms expand to additional locations.
What We're Looking For:5+ years of experience supporting or administering CAD, ECAD, PLM connected, or similar engineering software.Experience with Creo or a comparable MCAD platform.Experience with EPLAN or another ECAD/electrical design platform strongly preferred.Experience supporting engineering software within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience working with ERP, PLM, manufacturing, or other systems connected to engineering applications.Comfortable working with engineers, designers, IT teams, vendors, and leadership.Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical background preferred. xzbcwsv Strong SolidWorks*experience may be considered in place of Creo if the candidate can quickly get up to speed on Creo.