Technical Project Engineer (California)

Tweddle Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tweddle Group is seeking an On-Site Technical Project Engineer in California to support an FSM data collection program for an autonomous vehicle client. You will be the day-to-day liaison between the client and Tweddle’s distributed authoring team (Detroit and Chennai), with active production support through February 2027 and ramp-down handoff through March 2027.

You will validate service procedure data, work with PLM systems (3DEXPERIENCE/CATIA), CAD data, and ensure template compliance while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive technical publications, service engineering, or technical data management.
• Working knowledge of PLM/3DEXPERIENCE CATIA and ability to navigate CAD models and engineering structures.
• Experience configuring and implementing SAP core modules to align software capabilities with complex business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the daily on-site point of contact for the client's Serviceability Engineering and Digital Governance teams on FSM data collection.
• Support entry and validation of service procedure data (removal and installation, maintenance) into the client's FSM data structure.
• Research and verify procedure details using client PLM systems, CAD data, and existing technical publications.

Skills

Automotive publications

PLM/3DEXPERIENCE

CATIA

SAP core modules

Google Workspace

Communication

Education

3+ years experience in automotive technical publications or data management

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE CATIA

SAP core modules

Job description

Tweddle Group is seeking an On-Site Technical Project Engineer to support a Fleet Service Management (FSM) data collection program for an autonomous vehicle client based in California. The Engineer will work on site in California with the client's engineering and data governance teams, serving as the day-to-day link between the client and a distributed Tweddle authoring team based in Detroit and Chennai. The role covers active production support through February 2027 and leads ramp-down and handoff activities through March 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the daily on-site point of contact for the client's Serviceability Engineering and Digital Governance teams on FSM data collection.
• Support entry and validation of service procedure data (removal and installation, maintenance) into the client's FSM data structure.
• Research and verify procedure details using client PLM systems (3DEXPERIENCE / CATIA), CAD data, and existing technical publications.
• Resolve open questions from remote authors by working directly with client engineers and relay answers back to the team quickly.
• Perform quality checks on completed procedures for accuracy, completeness, and template compliance
• Track progress, throughput, and issues against project targets, and report status to the Tweddle project manager.
• Flag access, tooling, or timeline risks early so they can be addressed before they affect delivery
• Lead ramp-down activities, including final QA passes, documentation of open items, knowledge transfer, and handoff of deliverables to the client.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work on site at the client facility in Foster City, CA for the full contract term
• 3+ years of experience in automotive technical publications, service engineering, or technical data management
• Working knowledge of PLM/3DEXPERIENCE CATIA and the ability to navigate CAD models and engineering structures
• Experience configuring and implementing SAP core modules to align software capabilities with complex business workflows
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets
• Solid understanding of vehicle service procedures (R&I, maintenance) and how they are structured
• Excellent attention to detail and comfort working in structured data templates
• Clear, professional communication skills with both client engineers and remote team members

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with EV or autonomous vehicle platforms
• Background in service information authoring
• Experience coordinating work across time zones, including offshore teams
• Familiarity with data governance or content management practices

For 70 years, clients have relied on Tweddle Group’s breadth of services and global acuity to efficiently develop products and services that communicate with vehicle owners and service personnel. As a leading international automotive communications and publishing solutions provider, Tweddle Group combines our unique expertise in Information Development, Management, and Delivery to revolutionize the owner’s information kit process. Tweddle Group was the first company to replace and enhance printed owner materials with a customer-friendly user guide, DVD, and mobile phone application. Additionally, we provide service personnel with the information required to accurately diagnose and repair vehicle concerns.

In 2021, Tweddle Group merged with CJK Group, increasing our global reach in the way of 16 additional locations. With offices in the US, India, Belgium, and Italy, we’re dedicated to providing information solutions around the world.

Our culture is one that values teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities to advance within our company. If you are looking to join a team with a professional environment, consistent growth, and profitability, then Tweddle Group is the place for you.

Tweddle Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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