Product Data Management (PDM) Specialist 1
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Product Data Management (PDM) Specialist 1 supports product data management by processing customer-provided data such as: computer aided design (CAD) files, Gerber files, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for assembly instructions for the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing teams. This entry-level role authors accurate build instructions and supports creation of source files for basic machine programming. This role is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside within a commutable distance of any Creation Technologies U.S. site to support occasional on-site collaboration as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, vocational/technical schooling, and/or relevant technical certifications.
- 1–3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or manufacturing industry.
- Basic knowledge of CAD and drawing platforms with ability to perform simple edits.
- Introductory understanding of configuration management, BOM structuring, and manufacturing document types.
- Proficiency in Excel for basic data entry and reporting.
- Basic familiarity with electronic component identification.
- Basic familiarity with technical documentation such as engineering drawings, engineering specifications documents
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
- Effective communication skills with comfort in inter-team collaboration.
- Basic familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Oracle, ABAS, Epicor preferred)
- Basic familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (Windchill)
- Familiarity with Aegis FactoryLogix NPI, CircuitCAM, or similar software
- US Citizen or lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act is required.
Responsibilities
- Support computer-aided-design, computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) data processing by importing and processing customer-provided BOMs, CAD, and Gerber files into Assembly Instruction authoring software and related systems.
- Create basic assembly instructions and entry-level setup for placement and inspection machine programming (SMT, AOI, X-ray) to support production readiness.
- Perform basic CAD (e.g. gerbers) edits such as PCB board frames, PCB panelization/array drawing, electronic component footprint adjustments, and polarity checks to ensure accurate assembly work instructions.
- Maintain document integrity by following established workflows and escalating deviations to senior team members.
- Communicate with requestors to clarify minor data issues and escalate more complex concerns as needed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a range of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
