PLM Application Engineer - Contractor | Configuration Management

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Application Engineer will be a key member of the Configuration & Lifecycle Management Team, and will work as a key contributor in the Product Development & Enterprise Tools Domain.  The successful candidate will learn, support, & develop solutions for 3DExperience (PLM),  Catia (CAD), and Solidworks (CAD) software platforms.

They will also learn and support the Aerospace Industry and Beta Technologies' specific methodologies for the application and usage of these systems.  The Team Member will work as a member of a small team of 5-10 people focused on the development, operation, and support of Product Development Tools.

• Development of new methodologies, customizations, macros, and automation to assist users in the completion of Design, Engineering, Data Management, and Product Lifecycle Tasks.
• Participate in requirements gathering and definition and in testing and validation of new CAD, PLM, and Engineering Tools functionality.
• Daily user support, documentation, troubleshooting, testing, and resolution of user issues and errors encountered in daily operations of CAD, PLM, and other Product Development Tools and processes.
• Training of Team Members in existing functions, processes, and methodologies deployed as part of the daily work of Engineering and other User organizations.
• Administration of User Access Models, User accounts, and Licenses to achieve required protections of IP Sensitive Data and allow for efficient authoring, review, and sharing of data with authorized users.

• 1-3 years experience using, supporting, administering, and developing with the 3DExperience Platform suite of applications.  
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or a combination of related degree and experience.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, query-based reporting, and basic coding methods and principles.
• Proficient in Javascript, C++, VBA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers.
• Basic understanding of Bill of Materials, Engineering Drawings, Models, and Version Management.
• High energy, service-minded, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented.

• Experience with modern CAD modeling & drafting with Catia v5/v6 and 3DEXPERIENCE
• Understanding of GD&T per ASME y14.5 and drafting best practices.
• Experience developing visual reporting formats for planning and tracking applications.
• Experience with and use of advanced spreadsheet functions and pivot tables.

• The Application Engineer is expected to be located in or willing to commute to Burlington, VT for onsite work 2-3 days per week. 
• They will have a flexible schedule but is expected to support core business hours 9am - 5pm. Travel may be required to company locations in Montreal, Canada and/or Raleigh, North Carolina, but will not be frequent.
• This is a contractor position, with 45-50 hours of work per week, minimum of 1 year assignment with possible extension.

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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.