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3DX Software Engineer

Ford Motor
Full-time
On-site
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
IT/Tech
Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer with experience in the development and configuration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, cloud computing, and familiarity with DevOps practices, as well as experience in PLM. As a 3DEXPERIENCE Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and configuring the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support Ford business processes focused on product design.



Responsibilities

3DEXPERIENCE L3 Support 

Provide advanced, expert-level technical assistance for complex issues escalated from L1 and L2 support teams. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, resolving deep-seated hardware, software, or network problems, and collaborating with developers to implement solutions. 

 

Data Model Configuration 

Use the Customization and Specialization Administrator app to define new attributes, subtypes, and specialized objects. 

  

Business Rule Implementation 

Create and enforce company-specific rules for processes like content naming, revisioning, and lifecycle management. 

  

Automation and Scripting 

Develop scripts using languages like EKL (Engineering Knowledge Language) to automate design processes and enforce standards. 

  

Integration 

Work on integrating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with other systems and CAD applications through APIs and other methods. 

  

Collaboration and Support 

Work with cross-functional teams, including CAD designers and PLM administrators, and provide training and support to end-users. 

  

Documentation 

Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and test plans. 

  

Platform Administration 

Manage platform behaviors and configurations, including access rules and security contexts. 

  

Performance Optimization 

Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize code, and implement best practices to ensure that solutions meet performance requirements. 



Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or in related field or equivalent work experience

  • 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on microservices architecture, semantic technologies, PLM, and cloud computing

  • 5+ years of hands-on expertise with 3DEXPERIENCE tools and utilities like EKL, MQL, ENOVIA ADK, and REST-based web services 

  • Expertise in modern software engineering practices, including Agile development, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) 

  • Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) 

  • Proficiency in software development utilizing the Atlassian suite of products, specifically Jira, and GitHub for version control and Git Actions 

  • Strong knowledge of core 3DEXPERIENCE components such as 3DSpace, 3DPassport, and Engineering Central 

  • Experience with CAD integrations and mapping properties between CAD systems and 3DEXPERIENCE 

  • Expertise with programming languages like Core Java, J2EE, and JavaScript is a must 

  • Experience with data model concepts and architecture is essential   

  • Good understanding of PLM principles and collaborative data management 

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
 
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary
 
 
This role is based out of Dearborn MI, you will be required to be on-site 4 days/week.
 
*Visa Sponsorship is NOT provided for this specific role*
*Relocation assistance IS provided for this specific role*
 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
 
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