Senior CAA Developer

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role supports CAA (Component Application Architecture) development within the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA (V6) environment. The position involves CAD customization, automation development, electrical harness automation, client interaction, and full project lifecycle ownership including requirement gathering, development, testing, deployment, and support.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and customize applications using CAA in the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA (V6) platform.
• Design, develop, and maintain CAD automation tools to enhance engineering productivity.
• Work within the Dassault Systèmes environment, ensuring compliance with platform standards and best practices.
• Gather client requirements and conduct technical analysis to define development scope and architecture.
• Translate client requests into actionable technical plans and documented specifications.
• Develop and maintain VBA scripts for CAD automation and process improvements.
• Automate 3D wire harness models into circuit diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Support automation related to Circuit Tables, Circuit Diagrams, and Harness Layout Drawings.
• Create solutions for generating harness layout drawings from 3D wire harness models.
• Perform testing, validation, debugging, and performance optimization of developed tools.
• Prepare and present Proof of Concept (POC) solutions using PowerPoint or demo videos.
• Conduct “Voice of Customer” surveys to identify user pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Develop project plans, define milestones, and commit to delivery timelines with high quality.
• Provide post-deployment support and manage enhancements or issue resolution.
• Lead and mentor a small team of 2–3 developers while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of experience in CAD customization, automation, and application development.
• Strong hands-on experience in CAA development within CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Proven experience working in the Dassault Systèmes environment.
• Experience in electrical harness automation and drawing generation is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of VBA scripting for automation.
• Basic 3D modeling skills in CATIA including Part Design and Surface Design.
• Familiarity with Circuit Tables, Circuit Diagrams, and Harness Layout Drawings.
• Experience in client-facing roles is preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage end-to-end delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team effectively.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.