Job Watch: FiberSIM Specialist

Summary

Position description: Will be responsible for providing testing, support and training methodologies for users within a large aerospace company. Must be capable of working independently and performing multiple tasks efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with aircraft primary and secondary composite structures and is well versed with FiberSim. Knowledge of CPD and CATIA V5 is a plus!

Requirements

• FiberSIM experience (version 5.2 preferably) required
• Composite design experience required
• Catia V5 experience
• Bilingual

Locations: Montreal and US

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Job Watch: UNIX/PLM (CATIA, ENOVIA LCA - VPM, SmarTeam) Administrators

Summary

Provide support for and continuous improvement of Engineering operating systems, CAE applications and users at local sites. Maintain capacity for hardware and software problem solving with advanced applications on multiple UNIX and Windows platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the IBM AIX (or other) UNIX and Windows operating systems as required, including FTP and Telnet connections.
• Install, maintain and upgrade PLM software, hardware and user accounts, including necessary OS patches, to ensure uninterrupted and high performance service for users.
• Create, modify and maintain specific PLM software environments.
• Understand the specific network requirements and demands of PLM softwares; work with the infrastructure group in ITS or utilize outside resources as necessary to solve problems involved with specialized demands.
• Investigate methods to enhance system performance; recommend solutions to management.
• Assist engineering personnel in troubleshooting problems related to software and hardware.
• Mentor / train backup personnel for system administration during absence.
• Maintain integrity of the databases; provide processes for system backups, data recovery and data translation / transfer.
• Maintain working knowledge of network hardware and operation; recommend solutions and act as liaison to the infrastructure group within ITS.
• Recommend, develop specifications for, and implement new hardware and software for engineering applications such as ANSYS, Pro/E and ADAMS; solicit user inputs.
• Support  Product Data Management (PDM) software implementation for engineering processes.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2 years UNIX administration experience and demonstrated CAE capabilities and knowledge of engineering processes.

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Transition from IBM to Dassault

What is transition?

As a current CATIA, SmarTeam or ENOVIA customer, you are now able to transition the ALC (Annual License Charge) that you are currently paying IBM to Dassault/Mecanica. 

Why is this occurring?

Since January 2007, IBM no longer has an exclusive agreement with Dassault Systèmes to market these solutions. You are now able to purchase your ALC as well as new products directly from Dassault Systèmes through Mecanica Solutions.

What are the benefits?

Mecanica has transitioned many customers and some of the key benefits our customers have found are the following:

Streamlining your configurations and products by dropping unneeded products, migrating to configurations with lower ALCs or using shareable products.

Migrating from CATIA V4 or V5 to more complete PLM Express packages that include SmarTeam, STEP and Knowledgeware which will enable a smoother transition to V6. 

Receiving basic technical support services from Mecanica Solutions as part of your ALC along with access to all major releases, services packs and hot fixes. IBM and others only offer this type of support at an extra cost.

Receiving a single invoice from Mecanica Solutions outlining the products with clear descriptions that match what you purchased.

Aligning your product anniversary dates so you won’t be getting multiple invoices throughout the year.

What about the ALC payments you have already made?

As part of the transition, you will cancel your ALC with IBM and they will issue a refund check for the unused portion of your ALC.

How do you get started?

Simply let us know that you are interested in exploring the transition and we will start by looking at your current license configurations as well as your overall requirements and then we will make recommendations. We will then provide you with a detailed, no-obligation quote for your review which includes all of the requirements.

If you have any question, contact your local Mecanica Solutions representer