PTC is a leading company transforming the physical and digital worlds through innovative software solutions. The CAD Application Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering compelling CAD demonstrations that showcase the value of PTC’s product portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful assets for global sales and marketing.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end‑ development of CAD (Creo) demo kits, ranging from simple capability spotlights to fully integrated Intelligent Product Lifecycle (digital thread) scenarios spanning multiple PTC products (e.g., CAD, PLM, ALM, SLM)
- Gather and reconcile requirements from cross‑functional stakeholders including Product Management, Segment Leadership, Sales, Marketing, and Solution Consulting
- Build deliverables such as:
- Demo scripts, scenario narratives, and value messaging
- Software “picks and clicks” workflows
- Training videos with audio walkthroughs emphasizing features, benefits, and value propositions
- Supporting documentation for global scalability and field enablement
- Collaborate with global subject-matter experts to ensure technical and business alignment across all assets
- Serve as the on‑camera and/or narrative expert who clearly articulates CAD capabilities in the context of business value, industry relevance, and a compelling story arc
- Script, record, and produce video content that effectively demonstrates core product functionality, advanced use cases, and end‑to‑end digital thread workflows. Videos cover the full sales cycle, from social media content to validation support
- Collaborate with the Technical Demo Visualization (demo video production) team for editing, voiceover, and production enhancements
- Partner with stakeholders to design and develop PLM demonstrations within comprehensive Intelligent Product Lifecycle (digital thread) scenarios for global industry events
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of Intelligent Product Lifecycle demonstrations, presenting to customers at industry conferences and exhibitions
- Develop enablement materials and provide training to technical personnel on demonstration content for industry event presentations
- Compose scripts for demonstration videos and enablement materials
- Facilitate the scaling of demonstration content created for industry events for use by field resources such as Solution Consultants
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5–7+ years of hands-on experience using PTC Creo in a production or product development environment
- Strong Proficiency In Parametric part and assembly modeling
- Strong Proficiency In Complex assemblies and top‑down design
- Strong Proficiency In Family tables and configuration management
- Strong Proficiency In 2D drawings and GD&T per ASME standards
- Strong Proficiency In Model-Based Definition (MBD)
- Strong Proficiency In Surfacing and advanced geometry
- Strong Proficiency In Mechanism design and motion simulation
- Strong Proficiency In Simulation and FEA
- Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: Materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)
- Experience managing CAD data and revisions within a PLM system (Windchill preferred)
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering requirements and specifications
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Knowledge of downstream engineering workflows: BOM structures and change management (ECR/ECO)
- Knowledge of downstream engineering workflows: Manufacturing handoff and documentation