Skytrac Mechanical Engineer & CAD/PDM Power User

MECHANICAL ENGINEER & CAD/PDM POWER USER

Position Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Status: Salary, Exempt

Location: Tooele, UT

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: In Office / Opportunity to Transition to Hybrid Remote

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer & CAD Power User to join our engineering team.  In this dual-focus role, you will spend approximately 70% of your time on core mechanical design engineering and 30% serving as our internal CAD and PLM/PDM technical champion.

The ideal candidate is not just a skilled product design engineer, but a SolidWorks expert who thrives on troubleshooting complex modeling challenges, optimizing large assemblies, and ensuring seamless data synchronization with our PDM Vault. You will be the go-to technical resource for the engineering team, resolving daily operational bottlenecks and maintaining data integrity.

System Integration & Migration Support You will maintain and troubleshoot the day-to-day data interface between our current PDM and Manufacturing ERP systems to ensure seamless BOM and metadata synchronization. Additionally, you will help guide our team through an upcoming transition to a new PDM/ERP ecosystem. Rather than building a system from scratch, you will serve as the local technical lead to adapt, test, and implement the standardized workflows and infrastructure already established by our parent company.

Company Description

Skytrac Services, Inc. delivers turnkey installations of fixed grip aerial ropeways and automated people moving systems, utilizing our Engineering team throughout the entire project lifecycle.  Ropeway manufacturing is a specialized industry, providing engineers with diverse multidisciplinary opportunities that extend beyond traditional mechanical engineering, requiring robust fundamental engineering principles and advanced problem-solving skills.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Mechanical and Civil Engineering teams to achieve project objectives.  You will design and develop systems featuring complex welded structures, precision-machined and custom sheet metal parts, as well as commercial purchased components.

This position offers many unique learning opportunities to see your designs move directly from the computer screen to our on-site fabrication shop, and to installation sites in various locations.  You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with skilled fabricators and on-site construction experts, gaining valuable hands-on exposure to all aspects of aerial ropeway systems.

This position is located at the corporate offices of Skytrac based in Tooele, UT.  Work schedule is office-based initially, with opportunities for transitioning to hybrid remote.  Some travel to jobsites throughout the United States and Canada may be required, primarily between  May and October, but is expected to be 10% or less of work time during those months.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering

• 3D Modeling & Drafting:  Create detailed SolidWorks 3D models and assembly/fabrication drawings adhering to industry standards (drafting standards, weld symbols, tolerances, and material specifications).
• Engineering Analysis:  Perform mechanical and machine design calculations and computer models to validate designs, including finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Component Specification: Evaluate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts (e.g., motors, bearings, gear reducers, hydraulic cylinders, belts, chains, sprockets, etc.) and create specifications for purchasing.
• Design for Manufacturing: Collaborate with engineers and fabrication specialists to optimize parts for company manufacturing methods and tooling, focusing on sheet metal bending, laser cutting, CNC machining, and weldment stability.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Generate and maintain accurate, structured BOMs to ensure exact project requirements are achieved.
• Shop Floor Collaboration:  Provide technical support to the fabrication and assembly teams, troubleshooting production issues and processing engineering change notices (ECNs).

CAD & PDM Administration / Power User Support

• Advanced Modeling Troubleshooting: Serve as the internal expert to resolve complex SolidWorks issues, including repairing broken features, stabilizing failing/unstable assemblies, and fixing corrupted drawing files.
• PDM Vault Administration: Handle daily administrative tasks for the PDM Vault, including managing user permissions, workflows, and folder structures.
• Connectivity & Sync Support: Troubleshoot and resolve daily user issues regarding server connectivity, check-in/out errors, revision control conflicts, and metadata/variable synchronization between SolidWorks and the PDM Vault.
• Best Practices & Standards: Establish, document, and enforce company-wide CAD modeling standards, templates, and PDM workflows to optimize vault performance and minimize file corruption.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a proven track record of managing engineering data.
• SolidWorks Expertise: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP or CSWPA certifications are highly desirable).  Deep understanding of design, including parametric modeling practices and large assembly management.  (Note: Expertise with other platforms e.g. Inventor, NX, Creo, may be considered).

• PDM/PLM Administration: Hands-on experience administering SolidWorks PDM (Standard or Professional) or an equivalent PLM vault environment.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network-related CAD/PDM data sync issues.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the patience and clarity required to provide technical support and training to fellow engineers.

Benefits-

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Matching 

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program