CATIA V6 Automation Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.</p> <p>As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.</p> <p>When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.</p></div><p><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a skilled CATIA V6 Automation Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation tools and macros to streamline CAD workflows, improve modeling efficiency, and enhance data integration within CATIA V6. This role requires close collaboration with design engineers and PLM administrators to ensure seamless CAD/PLM integration and optimal user experience.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Develop and maintain custom CATIA V6 macros using CATScript, VBScript, or Python to automate repetitive CAD tasks.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Customize and enhance the CATIA user interface and toolbars to suit specific project or team needs.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Support the integration of CATIA V6 with PLM platforms such as ENOVIA for data consistency and lifecycle management.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Work closely with design teams to understand workflow challenges and propose automation solutions.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Create and maintain technical documentation for all developed tools and processes.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide training and support to engineers using developed macros and tools.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated scripts, CAD modeling errors, and system integrations.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven experience with CATIA V6, particularly in Part Design, Assembly, and Drafting modules.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proficiency in scripting languages such as CATScript, VBScript, or Python.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Solid understanding of parametric modeling, design automation, and knowledgeware concepts.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Familiarity with PLM systems (ENOVIA experience preferred).&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong>&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Familiarity with CAA (Component Application Architecture) for advanced CATIA customizations.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with Agile development processes and version control systems.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.</p> <p><em><strong>Please beware of job seeker scams and see this <a href="https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/">important notice</a> on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Compliance Notice: </strong>Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p> <p><strong>Drug Screening Requirement: </strong>As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.</p></div>