Motional · 1 week ago
Senior Engineer - PLM/PDM
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $174K/yr
3+ years expMotional is a driverless technology company focused on creating safe and reliable autonomous vehicles. As a Senior PLM/PDM Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of PLM/PDM systems and engineering toolchains while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and continuous improvement efforts.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Ensure CAD tools, PLM/PDM systems, and engineering applications function properly; investigate, resolve, or escalate issues as needed
Develop and maintain documentation standards for the Hardware Engineering organization
Create and update CAD parts, assemblies, and libraries—including vehicle assemblies and vendor-provided models
Generate detailed 2D drawings (detail, section, assembly) following drafting standards and GD&T best practices
Support product development, sustainment initiatives, and internal department projects
Collaborate with designers, engineers, and technicians to ensure engineering documents and drawings are complete, accurate, and consistent
Perform drawing checks and manage engineering change orders (ECO/CO), including BOM updates and routing
Manage file structures, metadata, references, and overall CAD data organization
Troubleshoot and resolve CAD-related issues across the organization
Create, maintain, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Maintain and organize the CAD library to support scalable design workflows
Work closely with internal and external fabrication teams to support design release, scheduling, and installation on vehicles or hardware systems
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools (preferably CATIA V5 or SolidWorks)
Skilled in developing 2D layouts in CATIA or SolidWorks
Solid working knowledge of GD&T principles
Deep understanding of automotive and consumer-electronics connection systems
Ownership mindset with the ability to drive the CAD documentation process end-to-end—from design and release through fabrication, installation, schedule coordination, and change management
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work proactively across global, cross-functional teams
Excellent planning, organization, and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel or Google Docs/Sheets
Strong work ethic and ability to support production schedules and team priorities
Ability to multitask across multiple projects and timelines
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience with a proven ability to apply engineering principles in real-world applications
Preferred
Experience with CAD data management systems; CATIA V5 and SolidWorks strongly preferred
Experience with PLM tools, ideally PTC Windchill
Experience with Jira, QuickBase, NetSuite, or Zip is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with a company match
Health saving accounts
Life insurance
Pet insurance
And more
Company
Motional
Motional offers an autonomous driving platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (56)
2024 (111)
2023 (57)
2022 (110)
2021 (100)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-03Acquired
2024-03-15Seed
Leadership Team
Laura Major
President and CEO
Balajee Kannan
Vice President, Autonomy
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