General Motors

Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Training Instructor/Developer

General Motors$80K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • 5+ years of CAD/CAE experience in automotive product development
  • 5+ years of experience with NX, Altair, Teamcenter, or Teamcenter Visualization
  • Expertise in Siemens NX CAD/CAE applications and functionality
  • Strong presentation and instructor-led training skills
  • Experience with AI platforms and creating technical task automation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common learning tools

Responsibilities

  • Deliver instructor-led and virtual training for global learners
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials
  • Analyze software functionality and create effective learning content
  • Align training content with software release updates
  • Record software demonstrations and produce learning videos
  • Act as a subject matter expert for NX and related PLM processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on training impacts of new software releases

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office requirements
  • Opportunity to impact global training programs
  • Engagement with advanced PLM systems and technologies
  • Development of instructional skills in a technical field
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The PLM Systems Training team is seeking a technically strong and customer‑focused NX CAD/CAE Instructor / Developer to support global engineering and manufacturing organizations. This role is responsible for delivering hands‑on instructor‑led and virtual training, developing high‑quality technical courseware and training material, and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for PLM Systems Software with an emphasis on Computer Aided Engineering applications and functionality.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Active Workspace, Altair software applications and related CAE tools, and combines technical expertise with strong communication and instructional skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver instructor‑led and virtual training for global learners using established and evolving PLM Systems curriculum
  • Develop and maintain training materials, including course documentation, hands on interactive exercises, demonstrations, videos, and job aids
  • Analyze new and existing Designcenter NX CAE software functionality and translate it into effective learning content
  • Maintain training content alignment with current and future production software releases
  • Record and produce software demonstrations and learning videos using standard authoring tools
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for NX, Teamcenter, Active Workspace, and related PLM processes
  • Collaborate with business and software application owners to understand release changes and training impacts
  • Continuously learn and validate new tools, functionality, and best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • 5+ years of CAD/CAE experience in automotive product development
  • 5+ years of combined experience with NX, Altair software, Teamcenter, and/or Teamcenter Visualization
  • Subject matter expertise in two or more of the following:
    • Siemens NX CAD/CAE applications and functionality

    • Teamcenter / Active Workspace

    • CAE tools (e.g., FEA, SimSolid, Mold Flow, Topology Optimization, Ansys, Hypermesh)

  • Strong presentation and instructor‑led training skills
  • Experience with AI platforms Glean, CoPilot and the ability to create and implement agents, bots, and expedite task resolution with technical skill prompting expertise
  • Execute and adapt to dynamic multi-role task environments
  • Experience developing technical training materials and learning content
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common learning tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Snagit)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and roles in a fast‑paced, technical environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Senior Designer background
  • Experience as an Instructor, Developer, software tester, or Mentor for PLM Systems software
  • Experience with Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, or similar content‑authoring tools
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or Black Belt experience
  • Background developing enterprise technical training programs
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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