SOLIDWORKS/PDM Administrator & Designer

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

We are seeking an experienced SolidWorks / PDM Administrator and Designer to join our Engineering team in Montreal in a permanent hybrid role (50% SW / PDM Administration and 50% Design). Reporting to the Mechanical Team Lead, this person will be primarily responsible for administering and optimizing the PDM and SolidWorks environments, while improving overall system performance. As time permits, the candidate will also support design activities.

Missions/Main Duties

Administration

• Assist with PDM administration and configuration, and manage SolidWorks updates and deployment across teams.

SW & PDM Efficiency

• Assess and improve vault performance, while resolving PDM/SW bugs, crashes, check-in issues, and optimizing settings, configurations, and templates.

PDM Workflow / Safety

• Improve or implement PDM workflows and modify file cards, folder cards, and variables.

Areas of Improvement

• Define and document design, drafting, and storage rules for large parts and assemblies, and develop design guidelines with best practices and examples.
• Clean up and update the database and libraries, and create macros to automate repetitive tasks.

Documentation and Reporting

• Provide progress reports, recommendations, proposed solutions, and document all PDM, workflow, and software configuration changes.

Training and Support

• Conduct training sessions and develop user guides/materials on workflows, updates, and best practices.

Design

• Design and modify mechanical structures, equipment, and interior fittings for rolling stock, perform layout studies and 3D design, prepare manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings, and define technical requirements, materials, and components in compliance with applicable standards.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all changes comply with company standards, data safety requirements, and design best practices.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related function is preferred.Years of experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in SolidWorks / PDM Administrative functionsTechnical skills:

• Proficient with SolidWorks (3D and drawings), PDM and MS 365
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal and soft skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with demanding deadlines and changing priorities.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.