CAD-IT UK Ltd are seeking a junior Technical Author to join a friendly team working on technical documentation projects for global vehicle manufacturers. You will join a business who deliver technical publications for a range of leading automotive, aerospace, rail, industrial, construction and agricultural manufacturing customers.

We would like to find, fully train, develop and mentor strong candidates with a passion for technical information and cars / automotive.

If you are a graduate, trainee or apprentice technician, and/or an individual who has vehicle workshop experience, or you are simply familiar with the struggle of repairs to your own vehicle, in the rain and on your own driveway, that is ideal for us.

Person Specification:

The person is more valuable than the experience, the degree or the training.

• We want those who are friendly, professional, take direction well but also use initiative, are flexible and can work independently.
• You need to be proficient with typical software like MS Office software and confident enough to be trained on new software and systems, like CAD model manipulation.
• Any knowledge of the following that you bring with you is a bonus: vehicle mechanics, engineering, auto electrical, diagnostics, automotive body repair, technical documentation.
• Being pragmatic and imaginative and with the ability to think laterally in solving problems and delivering solutions is essential.

Role Details:

The role may be involved with many different types of project, such as: repair / workshop manuals, electrical guides, service bulletins, training information, parts manuals, diagnostic solutions and more. Each broadly shares the same pattern of daily tasks:

• Establish the requirement(s) and assess what is needed.
• Liaise with others to capture all technical data, illustrations, CAD and other information, then interrogate it.
• Track your progress on tasks and report out to the project manager(s).
• Complete all tasks to a high standard, ensure they are peer reviewed then submit on time.

Each project is different and varied, and each day will offer new challenges.

Role Details:

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Health Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• Free parking
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

Don’t be afraid to try something new!

Are you a Vehicle Technician looking to apply your automotive knowledge towards a career away from the workshop?

A Technical Author who can utilise a strong knowledge of vehicle systems and apply this to creating content for upcoming new vehicles?

Do you have hands-on experience working with vehicles and are you a quick learner when it comes to software?

CAD-IT are seeking an Automotive Technical Author to join a friendly and collaborative team, to develop, write and deliver technical documentation for a well-known automotive OEM.

You will join a business who deliver technical publications for a range of leading automotive, aerospace, rail, industrial, construction and agricultural manufacturing customers.

We are interested in dynamic, engaging individuals with relevant qualifications and/or experience in related vehicle technician, master technician, vehicle engineering, electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, body repair or technical documentation fields.

Person Specification:

• Strong automotive system knowledge and hands on experience is a must. Electric and Hybrid knowledge would be an advantage.
• Good level of IT literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint). XML, HTML experience would be beneficial.
• Experience with CAD and authoring software is desirable. However, training can be provided.
• Ability to deliver quality and consistency in a highly demanding environment.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and professionalism to liaise with technicians, engineers, and senior management.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver solutions is essential.
• Technical Authoring competence or experience would be beneficial – we will provide training on all Technical Authoring software!

Role Details:

Working closely with Aftersales and alongside engineering, the Automotive Technical Author role is focused on one or more of the following workstreams:

• 2D/3D Workshop Manual/Process Instructions
  • 3D Electrical Information towards diagnostics
  • Text and illustration-based Service Communications
  • 3D Illustrated Parts Catalogues
  • 2D/3D eLearning Modules
  • 3D Description & Operation
  • Owners Literature
  • Illustrations Authoring

• Responsible for the creation of technical information to support vehicles in Aftersales.
• Plan, manage and deliver projects against a project plan on time and to a high standard.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to gather technical information and author accurate and robust content.
• Use and manipulate CAD for use in technical content.
• Update and maintain technical content to align with engineering changes as well as internal and external feedback.
• Arrange and support physical validations of authored content when required to ensure correct information.
• Follow quality processes and carry out sign off ahead of publish.

Why CAD-IT?

We are a software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on industrial aftermarket, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Industrial IoT and Augmented Reality application in Service. We are global partners with Siemens providing Service Business Strategy consultancy and support, Industry 4.0 for Service, outsourced technical publications support and digital transformation to industries globally.

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Long Service Award scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Subsidized eye tests
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

CAD-IT UK Ltd is a dynamic consulting company focusing primarily on PLM, Augmented Reality and the SLM (Service Lifecycle Management) sector. With offices worldwide, we have a global reach and are partners with Siemens PLM, Cortona3D and JustSystems. We provide cutting edge expertise in Augmented Reality, technical publications solutions and content creation and management, working across a wide variety of industrial sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Senior XML Developer to join our global Services team. The successful candidate will be trained to be a subject matter expert in CAD-IT products and software solutions. You must be a competent industry professional, able to support our Solutions Architects and our global customers by delivering a variety of services with quality code.

Expectations of the role

• Work closely with the Solution Architects to ensure technical accuracy of implemented solutions
• Take responsibility for the timely delivery and quality of the technical components of solutions
• Be responsive to technical queries while managing time effectively
• Contribute successful project completion, key account and overall business targets

Qualifications and Experience

• XML Development: 5+ years
• Experience of working in an international cross functional team.
• Well organised and methodical
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to work well under pressure
• A team player
• A clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal
• An ‘out of the box’ creative thinker
• Fluent in English language

The role is to be part of a development team producing applications supporting the business. Applicants must have experience of working to a full project lifecycle, from specification to release, solution maintenance and bug fixing.

The successful candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of:

• XSLT 3
• XPath 3.1
• XQuery 3.1
• XSL-FO
• XML Databases (such as eXist DB, Marklogic, BaseX or NoSQL)
• XML vocabularies such as DITA, S1000D and DocBook

It would be beneficial for the candidate to have the following

• XForms
• XProc
• Additional programming languages

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team, committed to working together to deliver a programme of growth and technical excellence. Starting salary is very competitive and you will be working with an engaging and supportive team which places clear focus on your needs and aspirations.

Why CAD-IT?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit.

CAD-IT are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our international Professional Services team.

What you’ll be doing:

The successful candidate will be a member of a global team with responsibility for leading and facilitating the scoping, design, and delivery of various projects in the UK, Europe and USA. You will report directly to the Head of Professional Services and be responsible for the following:

• Agree project objectives, benefits and plans for delivering these with your project stakeholders
• Define project tasks and manage resource requirements accordingly
• Maintain a detailed project plan
• Lead on the creation, ownership and maintenance of project documentation, for example; exception reports, risks and issues logs, user stories for Agile based projects
• Develop and manage project schedules and progress updates
• Provide direction and support to project teams
• Liaise with all key stakeholders including relevant internal departments and global teams
• Manage quality assurance
• Continuously monitor risks and issues
• Manage exceptions and changes in programmes and projects
• Provide input to relevant review meetings and represent the company as required
• Any other ad hoc management responsibilities as they arise

Your Skills and Experience:

• French and/or German language skills would be beneficial
• A proven and successful background in project delivery at a senior level, and a broad range of project management skills, eg PRINCE2, PMP, SCRUM
• Experience in sprint planning, backlog maintenance, facilitating daily stand-up calls, sprint reviews, capacity planning and sprint retrospectives
• Familiar with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience of working in an Aerospace environment or Engineering Environment
• A background, experience and/or qualifications in Solution Architecture would be beneficial
• Strong experience of IT implementations
• Experience of collaborating closely and building excellent working relationships with customers, partners, and remote development teams
• Pro-active and pragmatic with regards to problem-solving

Why CAD-IT?

We are a software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on industrial aftermarket, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Industrial IoT and Augmented Reality application in Service. We are global partners with Siemens providing Service Business Strategy consultancy and support, Industry 4.0 for Service, outsourced technical publications support and digital transformation to industries globally.

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing which includes:

• A generous annual leave + bank holidays package
• Long Service Award scheme
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

CAD-IT UK Ltd is seeking a Software Tester to join our Professional Services team providing cutting edge expertise in service lifecycle management (SLM), technical publications solutions and content creation, working across a wide variety of industrial sectors including Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Rail and Heavy Industry.

CAD-IT are a global dynamic software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on Industry 4.0 within the service and manufacturing areas. This includes solutions for SLM (Service Lifecycle Management), Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and XR (mixed reality). We are global partners with Siemens PLM and Cortona3D as well as providing many CAD-IT proprietary solutions.

As our business continues to grow, we require a Software Tester to support our increasing global presence. The role requires a highly competent industry professional, able to support the business and our customers, and deliver a variety of support.

Expectations of the role

• To plan, estimate, design and execute system tests for both CAD-IT and our customers, which include:
  • Teamcenter
  • Cortona3D RapidAuthor
  • Cloud Services
  • Custom built applications that utilise the MS development suite
  • Online Portals
  • Augmented Reality Solutions
• Work closely with the Solution Architects and Software Developers to develop and execute on efficient test strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working under different development methodologies SDLC and STLC (such as Iterative and Agile)
• Strong testing experience, both with bespoke applications and third-party products on a predominantly Teamcenter RAC and AWC clients and Microsoft platform – HTML5, C#.Net, ASP.Net, Windows 8.1, MS Exchange, SQL Server 2012 or later, and XML
• Experience with testing tools eg Jira, Testopia, Bugzilla, and test automation software
• A well-developed understanding of preparing and reviewing test plans, review/sign-off test strategies, scope and test estimates
• Experience in working with semi-complex or complex requirements.
• Strong experience with executing functional testing. Experience with non-functional testing will be beneficial.
• A good understanding of test methodologies. This includes knowledge of different types of testing, test pyramid and different testing tools.
• A good knowledge of test design techniques and the ability to create comprehensive test cases by applying design techniques.
• Understanding and experience in using Automated Testing tools would be a great advantage.
• Strong experience in defect management and defect tracking. Experience with bugs investigation and localisation.
• Good knowledge of agile frameworks including SCRUM/Kanban.
• 3+ years’ experience of working in a software test environment
• Familiarity of working in an international cross functional team
• English speaking. German or French speaking at a professional/business level
• Experience of manufacturing industries, Automotive, Aerospace or Heavy Industry would be beneficial.

Why CAD-IT?

We are a software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on industrial aftermarket, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Industrial IoT and Augmented Reality application in Service. We are global partners with Siemens providing Service Business Strategy consultancy and support, Industry 4.0 for Service, outsourced technical publications support and digital transformation to industries globally.

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Authoring Team Lead will join a friendly and collaborative team to develop and deliver technical information for a well-known automotive OEM.

We’re looking for dynamic, engaging individuals with leadership qualities and/or supervisory experience, who have either Mechanical / Automotive Engineering, Master Vehicle Technician or Vehicle Technician experience. EV/Hybrid experience would also be beneficial.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be the contact point for team members to achieve and deliver projects efficiently and meet your team goals.

• Predominantly, you will support all aspects of diagnostic technical authoring, testing and solution development towards guided diagnostics.
• Diagnosis of complex faults based on initial symptoms / Diagnostic Trouble Code’s (DTC)
• Interpret complex engineering information and deliver content in an easily understood and unambiguous way.
• Determine and author the process workflow required to resolve faults which will be implemented into a guided diagnostic system.
• Manage and publish the content into the diagnostic software for intended use by dealer / technician.
• Liaise with engineering stakeholders to gather information.
• In addition and with the support of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading and successful delivery of projects for the following teams:
  • Diagnostic Authoring
  • Description and Operation (D&O)
  • Electrical Information
  • eLearning

Essential Skills:

• Hands on vehicle workshop experience is key – the role involves diagnosing initial symptoms related to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) to provide guided solutions.
• Be able to visualise workshop diagnostic processes in a digital engineering environment, so having a feel for realistic work parameters in automotive diagnosis is a must.
• Experience using automotive diagnostic software.
• Analytical skills and experience of troubleshooting to diagnose faults in a logical and concise manner.
• Prior experience and working knowledge of hybrid, electric vehicles and internal combustion engines.
• Use of CAD and CAD visualisation tools are an important part of the role. We will provide training on all Technical Authoring software if needed.
• Organisational and project management skills; your responsibilities will include understanding and implementing how your work interacts with a vehicle programme’s product development lifecycle.
• Experience of leading or supervising a team
  • Understanding team members’ strengths and weaknesses to support growth and development 
  • Providing training and mentoring
  • Attending appraisals and giving constructive feedback 
  • Providing direction and guidance to motivate good working practices 
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Good problem solving and evaluation techniques.
• The ability to multitask and balance frequently changing priorities is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with all business levels, from Directors to technical subject specialists in all business areas, in a global company
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Degree or relevant/applicable experience
• Full Driving License

Desired but not essential:

• Trained in Simplified Technical English
• Diagnostics authoring experience
• Experience of using 3D CAD or modelling software

Why CAD-IT?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Long Service Award scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Subsidized eye tests
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

CAD-IT are a global dynamic software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on Industry 4.0 within the service and manufacturing areas. This includes solutions for SLM (Service Lifecycle Management), Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality. We are global partners with Siemens PLM and Cortona3D as well as providing many CAD-IT proprietary solutions. In addition CAD-IT provides Business Strategy consultancy and engineering support for Service, outsourced technical publications and digital transformation to industries globally.

We are presently seeking a Senior Teamcenter Consultant to join our global Services Team providing cutting edge expertise in service lifecycle management (SLM), technical publications solutions and content creation, working across a wide variety of industrial sectors including Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Rail and Heavy Industry.

We will train the successful candidate to be a subject matter expert for SLM in Teamcenter, however experience of using Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM tools, from administration, configuration, development and upgrades prospective is needed. You must be a competent industry professional, able to support our global customers by delivering a variety of services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working with the project team during requirement capture and design, and delivering cost effective, supportable technical application solutions that meet the business’s needs.

You will be required to:

• Configure applications based on requirements and designs captured by the solution architecture team
• You will be required to: 
• Analyse current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve the solutions we deliver including:
  • PLM and Content Management Systems
  • Publishing solutions – IETP, Web Portals
  • Augmented Reality
  • Advanced Diagnostics
• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed solutions
• Provide detailed design and specifications for proposed solutions
• Account for possible project challenges on constraints including risks, time, resource and scope
• Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have most of the following skills and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter interface and/or other enterprise content management solutions
• Experience in working with and knowledge of S1000D and DITA
• Working knowledge of PLM implementations
• Experience in configuring Teamcenter
• Experience of Information Systems and Server/Client Infrastructure
• Test automation coding and setup
• Experience of supporting software implementations and upgrades
• Excellent communication skills
• Good Windows server/client skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred
• Experience in software engineering and design architecture
• Fluent in English language

Additional Desirable Skills

• IoT
• Experience in Git and/or other source control software
• Teamcenter Customisation
• User helpdesk experience
• DBA experience
• Migration Experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively across projects
• Not afraid to suggest new methods and processes where identified and ability to carry these through to proof of concept
• Engineering background

Why CAD-IT?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Medical Insurance
• 401K • Remote working (work from home)
• 20 days’ vacation + public holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team committed to working together to deliver a programme of growth and technical excellence. With CAD-IT you will be working with an engaging and supportive team which places clear focus on your needs and aspirations.

CAD-IT are a global dynamic software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on Industry 4.0 within the service and manufacturing areas. This includes solutions for SLM (Service Lifecycle Management), Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality. We are global partners with Siemens PLM and Cortona3D as well as providing many CAD-IT proprietary solutions. In addition CAD-IT provides Business Strategy consultancy and engineering support for Service, outsourced technical publications and digital transformation to industries globally.  

The Senior Teamcenter Consultant will join our global Professional Services Team providing cutting edge expertise in Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), working across a wide variety of industrial sectors including Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Rail and Heavy Industry.

We will train the successful candidate to be a subject matter expert for SLM in Teamcenter, however experience of using Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM tools, from administration, configuration, development and upgrades prospective is needed. You must be a competent industry professional, able to support our global customers by delivering a variety of services.

Responsibilities

• Working with the project team during requirement capturing, and delivering cost effective, supportable technical application solutions that meet the business’s needs.
• Configuring the applications based on requirements and designs captured by the solution architects.
• Managing workload working across multiple projects

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter interface
• Working knowledge of PLM implementations
• Experience in configuring Teamcenter
• Experience of Information Systems and Server/Client Infrastructure
• Test automation coding and setup
• Teamcenter customisation
• Experience of supporting software implementations and upgrades
• Full driving license
• Excellent communication skills
• Good Windows server/client skills

Additional Desirable Skills

• User Helpdesk experience
• DBA experience
• Migration experience
• Leadership experience or qualities, with the ability to assist in mentoring junior staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Not afraid to suggest new methods and processes where identified and ability to carry these through to proof of concept
• Engineering background
• Fluent in English language

Why CAD-IT?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Subsidised eye care
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team committed to working together to deliver a programme of growth and technical excellence. With CAD-IT you will be working with an engaging and supportive team which places clear focus on your needs and aspirations.